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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.91, 1,046.86 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.91, 1,046.86 and 332.51 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.91 : 1,046.86 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.91/1,046.86 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.91x = 1,046.86 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.91x = 348,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,085.35/697.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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