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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.08, 1,029.12 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.08, 1,029.12 and 320.98 is: 481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.08 : 1,029.12 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.08/1,029.12 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.08x = 1,029.12 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.08x = 330,326.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,326.94/686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.47

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