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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.29, 1,043.70 and 330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.29, 1,043.70 and 330.65 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.29 : 1,043.70 = 330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.29/1,043.70 = 330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.29x = 1,043.70 × 330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.29x = 345,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,099.41/696.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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