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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 1,029.61 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 1,029.61 and 320.98 is: 481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 1,029.61 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/1,029.61 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 1,029.61 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 330,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,484.22/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.05

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