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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.86, 1,028.69 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.86, 1,028.69 and 320.62 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.86 : 1,028.69 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.86/1,028.69 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.86x = 1,028.69 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.86x = 329,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,811.84/685.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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