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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.73, 1,041.33 and 324.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.73, 1,041.33 and 324.71 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.73 : 1,041.33 = 324.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.73/1,041.33 = 324.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.73x = 1,041.33 × 324.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.73x = 338,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,129.27/694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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