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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.95, 1,045.28 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.95, 1,045.28 and 326.53 is: 489.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.95 : 1,045.28 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.95/1,045.28 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.95x = 1,045.28 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.95x = 341,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,316.48/696.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.73

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