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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.15, 1,041.74 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.15, 1,041.74 and 328.94 is: 493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.15 : 1,041.74 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.15/1,041.74 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.15x = 1,041.74 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.15x = 342,665.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,665.06/694.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.65

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