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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.44, 1,041.96 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.44, 1,041.96 and 330.08 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.44 : 1,041.96 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.44/1,041.96 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.44x = 1,041.96 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.44x = 343,930.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,930.16/695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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