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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.48, 1,039.62 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.48, 1,039.62 and 328.08 is: 491.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.48 : 1,039.62 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.48/1,039.62 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.48x = 1,039.62 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.48x = 341,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,078.53/693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.84

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