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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.36, 1,046.62 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.36, 1,046.62 and 332.64 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.36 : 1,046.62 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.36/1,046.62 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.36x = 1,046.62 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.36x = 348,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,147.68/698.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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