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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.58, 1,040.79 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.58, 1,040.79 and 323.32 is: 485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.58 : 1,040.79 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.58/1,040.79 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.58x = 1,040.79 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.58x = 336,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,503.02/693.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.17

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