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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.39, 1,042.04 and 329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.39, 1,042.04 and 329.59 is: 494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.39 : 1,042.04 = 329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.39/1,042.04 = 329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.39x = 1,042.04 × 329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.39x = 343,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,444.32/694.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.60

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