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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.60, 1,046.70 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.60, 1,046.70 and 332.60 is: 498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.60 : 1,046.70 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.60/1,046.70 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.60x = 1,046.70 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.60x = 348,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,132.42/698.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.33

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