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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.55, 1,039.86 and 328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.55, 1,039.86 and 328 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.55 : 1,039.86 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.55/1,039.86 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.55x = 1,039.86 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.55x = 341,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,074.08/693.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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