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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.07, 1,028.39 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.07, 1,028.39 and 320.56 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.07 : 1,028.39 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.07/1,028.39 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.07x = 1,028.39 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.07x = 329,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,656.52/686.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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