Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.38, 1,028 and 320.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685.38, 1,028 and 320.24 is: 480.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685.38 : 1,028 = 320.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685.38/1,028 = 320.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685.38x = 1,028 × 320.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685.38x = 329,206.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,206.72/685.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 480.33
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