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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.60, 1,040.57 and 328.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.60, 1,040.57 and 328.29 is: 492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.60 : 1,040.57 = 328.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.60/1,040.57 = 328.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.60x = 1,040.57 × 328.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.60x = 341,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,604.41/693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.51

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