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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.64, 1,040.48 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.64, 1,040.48 and 328.60 is: 492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.64 : 1,040.48 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.64/1,040.48 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.64x = 1,040.48 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.64x = 341,901.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,901.73/693.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.91

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