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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.76, 1,041.62 and 329.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.76, 1,041.62 and 329.33 is: 493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.76 : 1,041.62 = 329.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.76/1,041.62 = 329.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.76x = 1,041.62 × 329.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.76x = 343,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,037.67/694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.75

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