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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.06, 1,029.56 and 320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.06, 1,029.56 and 320.89 is: 481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.06 : 1,029.56 = 320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.06/1,029.56 = 320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.06x = 1,029.56 × 320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.06x = 330,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,375.51/686.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.55

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