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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.18, 1,044.46 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.18, 1,044.46 and 330.66 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.18 : 1,044.46 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.18/1,044.46 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.18x = 1,044.46 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.18x = 345,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,361.14/696.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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