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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.79, 1,041.46 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.79, 1,041.46 and 329.14 is: 493.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.79 : 1,041.46 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.79/1,041.46 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.79x = 1,041.46 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.79x = 342,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,786.62/694.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.37

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