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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.45, 1,040.22 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.45, 1,040.22 and 328.59 is: 492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.45 : 1,040.22 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.45/1,040.22 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.45x = 1,040.22 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.45x = 341,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,805.89/693.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.91

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