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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.92, 1,042.86 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.92, 1,042.86 and 330.64 is: 495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.92 : 1,042.86 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.92/1,042.86 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.92x = 1,042.86 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.92x = 344,811.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,811.23/695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.48

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