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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.65, 1,039.46 and 327.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.65, 1,039.46 and 327.53 is: 490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.65 : 1,039.46 = 327.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.65/1,039.46 = 327.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.65x = 1,039.46 × 327.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.65x = 340,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,447.50/693.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.81

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