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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.02, 1,041.29 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.02, 1,041.29 and 329.11 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.02 : 1,041.29 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.02/1,041.29 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.02x = 1,041.29 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.02x = 342,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,698.95/694.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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