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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 1,044.24 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 1,044.24 and 330.62 is: 496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 1,044.24 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/1,044.24 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 1,044.24 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 345,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,242.65/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.16

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