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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.52, 1,030.32 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.52, 1,030.32 and 321.12 is: 481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.52 : 1,030.32 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.52/1,030.32 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.52x = 1,030.32 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.52x = 330,856.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,856.36/686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.93

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