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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.08, 1,028.16 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.08, 1,028.16 and 320.04 is: 480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.08 : 1,028.16 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.08/1,028.16 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.08x = 1,028.16 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.08x = 329,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,052.33/685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.31

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