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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.28, 1,030.04 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.28, 1,030.04 and 321.27 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.28 : 1,030.04 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.28/1,030.04 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.28x = 1,030.04 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.28x = 330,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,920.95/686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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