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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.24, 1,028.56 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.24, 1,028.56 and 320.32 is: 480.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.24 : 1,028.56 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.24/1,028.56 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.24x = 1,028.56 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.24x = 329,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,468.34/686.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.11

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