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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.87, 1,029.11 and 320.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.87, 1,029.11 and 320.91 is: 481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.87 : 1,029.11 = 320.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.87/1,029.11 = 320.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.87x = 1,029.11 × 320.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.87x = 330,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,252.02/685.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.51

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