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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.37, 1,027.73 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.37, 1,027.73 and 320.25 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.37 : 1,027.73 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.37/1,027.73 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.37x = 1,027.73 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.37x = 329,128.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,128.93/685.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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