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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.64, 1,040.64 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.64, 1,040.64 and 328.69 is: 493.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.64 : 1,040.64 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.64/1,040.64 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.64x = 1,040.64 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.64x = 342,047.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,047.96/693.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.12

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