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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.47, 1,040.37 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.47, 1,040.37 and 328.07 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.47 : 1,040.37 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.47/1,040.37 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.47x = 1,040.37 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.47x = 341,314.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,314.19/693.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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