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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 1,044.58 and 330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 1,044.58 and 330.92 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 1,044.58 = 330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/1,044.58 = 330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 1,044.58 × 330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 345,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,672.41/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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