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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.16, 1,028.58 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.16, 1,028.58 and 320.64 is: 480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.16 : 1,028.58 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.16/1,028.58 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.16x = 1,028.58 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.16x = 329,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,803.89/686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.65

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