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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.60, 1,042.61 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.60, 1,042.61 and 329.87 is: 494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.60 : 1,042.61 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.60/1,042.61 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.60x = 1,042.61 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.60x = 343,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,924.11/695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.43

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