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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.75, 1,027.97 and 320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.75, 1,027.97 and 320.75 is: 480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.75 : 1,027.97 = 320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.75/1,027.97 = 320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.75x = 1,027.97 × 320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.75x = 329,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,721.38/685.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.82

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