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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.63, 1,042.28 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.63, 1,042.28 and 329.32 is: 494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.63 : 1,042.28 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.63/1,042.28 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.63x = 1,042.28 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.63x = 343,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,241.87/694.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.14

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