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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.95, 1,041.42 and 328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.95, 1,041.42 and 328.82 is: 493.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.95 : 1,041.42 = 328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.95/1,041.42 = 328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.95x = 1,041.42 × 328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.95x = 342,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,439.72/693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.46

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