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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.07, 1,041.66 and 324.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.07, 1,041.66 and 324.63 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.07 : 1,041.66 = 324.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.07/1,041.66 = 324.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.07x = 1,041.66 × 324.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.07x = 338,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,154.09/695.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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