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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.91, 1,041.99 and 329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.91, 1,041.99 and 329.51 is: 494.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.91 : 1,041.99 = 329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.91/1,041.99 = 329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.91x = 1,041.99 × 329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.91x = 343,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,346.12/694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.09

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