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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.79, 1,042.96 and 330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.79, 1,042.96 and 330.15 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.79 : 1,042.96 = 330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.79/1,042.96 = 330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.79x = 1,042.96 × 330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.79x = 344,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,326.38/695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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