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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.80, 1,028.52 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.80, 1,028.52 and 320.40 is: 480.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.80 : 1,028.52 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.80/1,028.52 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.80x = 1,028.52 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.80x = 329,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,537.81/685.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.52

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