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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.72, 1,041.48 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.72, 1,041.48 and 329.20 is: 493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.72 : 1,041.48 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.72/1,041.48 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.72x = 1,041.48 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.72x = 342,855.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,855.22/694.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.52

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