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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.80, 1,043.78 and 330.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.80, 1,043.78 and 330.48 is: 495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.80 : 1,043.78 = 330.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.80/1,043.78 = 330.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.80x = 1,043.78 × 330.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.80x = 344,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,948.41/696.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.05

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