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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.95, 1,046.12 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.95, 1,046.12 and 327.96 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.95 : 1,046.12 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.95/1,046.12 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.95x = 1,046.12 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.95x = 343,083.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,083.88/697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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