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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.76, 1,027.68 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.76, 1,027.68 and 320.32 is: 480.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.76 : 1,027.68 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.76/1,027.68 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.76x = 1,027.68 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.76x = 329,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,186.46/685.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.03

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