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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.20, 1,041.63 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.20, 1,041.63 and 328.92 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.20 : 1,041.63 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.20/1,041.63 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.20x = 1,041.63 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.20x = 342,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,612.94/694.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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