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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.34, 1,028.97 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.34, 1,028.97 and 320.94 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.34 : 1,028.97 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.34/1,028.97 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.34x = 1,028.97 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.34x = 330,237.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,237.63/686.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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