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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.45, 1,043.19 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.45, 1,043.19 and 330.28 is: 495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.45 : 1,043.19 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.45/1,043.19 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.45x = 1,043.19 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.45x = 344,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,542.19/695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.42

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