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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.11, 1,045.92 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.11, 1,045.92 and 327.12 is: 490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.11 : 1,045.92 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.11/1,045.92 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.11x = 1,045.92 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.11x = 342,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,141.35/697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.80

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