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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.38, 1,040.04 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.38, 1,040.04 and 328.46 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.38 : 1,040.04 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.38/1,040.04 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.38x = 1,040.04 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.38x = 341,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,611.54/693.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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