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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.17, 1,041.56 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.17, 1,041.56 and 328.96 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.17 : 1,041.56 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.17/1,041.56 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.17x = 1,041.56 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.17x = 342,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,632.47/694.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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