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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.91, 1,042.61 and 329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.91, 1,042.61 and 329.81 is: 494.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.91 : 1,042.61 = 329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.91/1,042.61 = 329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.91x = 1,042.61 × 329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.91x = 343,856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,856.34/694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.82

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