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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 1,046.45 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 1,046.45 and 332.64 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 1,046.45 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/1,046.45 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 1,046.45 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 348,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,091.96/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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