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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.17, 1,043.49 and 330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.17, 1,043.49 and 330.41 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.17 : 1,043.49 = 330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.17/1,043.49 = 330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.17x = 1,043.49 × 330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.17x = 344,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,779.53/696.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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