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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.20, 1,041.96 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.20, 1,041.96 and 324.50 is: 486.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.20 : 1,041.96 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.20/1,041.96 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.20x = 1,041.96 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.20x = 338,116.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,116.02/695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.36

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