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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.43, 1,049.85 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.43, 1,049.85 and 329.85 is: 494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.43 : 1,049.85 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.43/1,049.85 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.43x = 1,049.85 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.43x = 346,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,293.02/700.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.40

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