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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.44, 1,027.94 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.44, 1,027.94 and 320.00 is: 479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.44 : 1,027.94 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.44/1,027.94 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.44x = 1,027.94 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.44x = 328,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,934.06/685.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.89

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