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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.52, 1,029.62 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.52, 1,029.62 and 321.48 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.52 : 1,029.62 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.52/1,029.62 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.52x = 1,029.62 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.52x = 331,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,002.24/686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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