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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.29, 1,044.66 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.29, 1,044.66 and 326.42 is: 489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.29 : 1,044.66 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.29/1,044.66 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.29x = 1,044.66 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.29x = 340,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,992.69/697.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.03

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