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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.34, 1,028.43 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.34, 1,028.43 and 320.90 is: 480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.34 : 1,028.43 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.34/1,028.43 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.34x = 1,028.43 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.34x = 330,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,018.04/686.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.84

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