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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.84, 1,046.16 and 332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.84, 1,046.16 and 332.56 is: 498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.84 : 1,046.16 = 332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.84/1,046.16 = 332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.84x = 1,046.16 × 332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.84x = 347,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,910.97/697.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.55

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