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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.04, 1,031.45 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.04, 1,031.45 and 322.07 is: 483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.04 : 1,031.45 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.04/1,031.45 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.04x = 1,031.45 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.04x = 332,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,192.33/687.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.51

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