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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.79, 1,028.16 and 338.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.79, 1,028.16 and 338.89 is: 508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.79 : 1,028.16 = 338.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.79/1,028.16 = 338.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.79x = 1,028.16 × 338.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.79x = 348,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,429.30/685.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.07

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