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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.66, 1,044.90 and 330.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.66, 1,044.90 and 330.90 is: 496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.66 : 1,044.90 = 330.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.66/1,044.90 = 330.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.66x = 1,044.90 × 330.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.66x = 345,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,757.41/696.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.31

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