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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.72, 1,044.25 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.72, 1,044.25 and 330.75 is: 496.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.72 : 1,044.25 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.72/1,044.25 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.72x = 1,044.25 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.72x = 345,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,385.69/695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.44

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