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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.58, 1,043.70 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.58, 1,043.70 and 330.30 is: 495.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.58 : 1,043.70 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.58/1,043.70 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.58x = 1,043.70 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.58x = 344,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,734.11/695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.61

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