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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.92, 1,029.36 and 321.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.92, 1,029.36 and 321.64 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.92 : 1,029.36 = 321.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.92/1,029.36 = 321.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.92x = 1,029.36 × 321.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.92x = 331,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,083.35/686.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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