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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.39, 1,043.17 and 330.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.39, 1,043.17 and 330.07 is: 494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.39 : 1,043.17 = 330.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.39/1,043.17 = 330.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.39x = 1,043.17 × 330.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.39x = 344,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,319.12/696.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.43

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