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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.10, 1,042.62 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.10, 1,042.62 and 329.70 is: 494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.10 : 1,042.62 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.10/1,042.62 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.10x = 1,042.62 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.10x = 343,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,751.81/695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.54

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