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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.84, 1,040.58 and 328.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.84, 1,040.58 and 328.53 is: 492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.84 : 1,040.58 = 328.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.84/1,040.58 = 328.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.84x = 1,040.58 × 328.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.84x = 341,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,861.75/693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.71

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