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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.06, 1,049.59 and 329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.06, 1,049.59 and 329.66 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.06 : 1,049.59 = 329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.06/1,049.59 = 329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.06x = 1,049.59 × 329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.06x = 346,007.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,007.84/700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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