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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.11, 1,029.06 and 320.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.11, 1,029.06 and 320.87 is: 481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.11 : 1,029.06 = 320.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.11/1,029.06 = 320.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.11x = 1,029.06 × 320.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.11x = 330,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,194.48/686.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.26

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