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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.85, 1,042.98 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.85, 1,042.98 and 330.12 is: 494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.85 : 1,042.98 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.85/1,042.98 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.85x = 1,042.98 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.85x = 344,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,308.56/695.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.80

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