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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.70, 1,029.60 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.70, 1,029.60 and 322.02 is: 482.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.70 : 1,029.60 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.70/1,029.60 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.70x = 1,029.60 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.70x = 331,551.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,551.79/686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.82

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