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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.73, 1,029.61 and 321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.73, 1,029.61 and 321.32 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.73 : 1,029.61 = 321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.73/1,029.61 = 321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.73x = 1,029.61 × 321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.73x = 330,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,832.56/686.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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