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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.45, 1,040.84 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.45, 1,040.84 and 323.75 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.45 : 1,040.84 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.45/1,040.84 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.45x = 1,040.84 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.45x = 336,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,970.33/694.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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