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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.66, 1,040.48 and 328.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.66, 1,040.48 and 328.26 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.66 : 1,040.48 = 328.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.66/1,040.48 = 328.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.66x = 1,040.48 × 328.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.66x = 341,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,547.96/693.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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