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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.98, 1,045.74 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.98, 1,045.74 and 332.28 is: 497.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.98 : 1,045.74 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.98/1,045.74 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.98x = 1,045.74 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.98x = 347,478.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,478.49/697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.83

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