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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.03, 1,029.23 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.03, 1,029.23 and 320.63 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.03 : 1,029.23 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.03/1,029.23 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.03x = 1,029.23 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.03x = 330,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,002.01/686.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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