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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.21, 1,041.60 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.21, 1,041.60 and 328.90 is: 493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.21 : 1,041.60 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.21/1,041.60 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.21x = 1,041.60 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.21x = 342,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,582.24/694.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.49

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