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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.35, 1,028.31 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.35, 1,028.31 and 320.22 is: 480.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.35 : 1,028.31 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.35/1,028.31 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.35x = 1,028.31 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.35x = 329,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,285.43/685.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.46

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