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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.17, 1,027.40 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.17, 1,027.40 and 320.04 is: 479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.17 : 1,027.40 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.17/1,027.40 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.17x = 1,027.40 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.17x = 328,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,807.50/685.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.89

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