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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.51, 1,040.13 and 328.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.51, 1,040.13 and 328.47 is: 492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.51 : 1,040.13 = 328.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.51/1,040.13 = 328.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.51x = 1,040.13 × 328.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.51x = 341,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,651.50/693.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.64

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