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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.15, 1,042.83 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.15, 1,042.83 and 329.85 is: 494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.15 : 1,042.83 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.15/1,042.83 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.15x = 1,042.83 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.15x = 343,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,977.48/696.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.11

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