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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.45, 1,028.18 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.45, 1,028.18 and 320.28 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.45 : 1,028.18 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.45/1,028.18 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.45x = 1,028.18 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.45x = 329,305.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,305.49/685.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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