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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.12, 1,029 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.12, 1,029 and 320.90 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.12 : 1,029 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.12/1,029 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.12x = 1,029 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.12x = 330,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,206.10/686.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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