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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.57, 1,030.20 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.57, 1,030.20 and 321.39 is: 482.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.57 : 1,030.20 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.57/1,030.20 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.57x = 1,030.20 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.57x = 331,089.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,089.22/686.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.24

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