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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.06, 1,040.69 and 328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.06, 1,040.69 and 328.85 is: 493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.06 : 1,040.69 = 328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.06/1,040.69 = 328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.06x = 1,040.69 × 328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.06x = 342,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,230.91/694.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.09

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