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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.53, 1,028.16 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.53, 1,028.16 and 320.49 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.53 : 1,028.16 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.53/1,028.16 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.53x = 1,028.16 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.53x = 329,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,515.00/685.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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