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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.02, 1,029.57 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.02, 1,029.57 and 320.90 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.02 : 1,029.57 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.02/1,029.57 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.02x = 1,029.57 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.02x = 330,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,389.01/687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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