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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.48, 1,046.81 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.48, 1,046.81 and 332.76 is: 498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.48 : 1,046.81 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.48/1,046.81 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.48x = 1,046.81 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.48x = 348,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,334.83/698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.71

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