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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.08, 1,030.86 and 321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.08, 1,030.86 and 321.91 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.08 : 1,030.86 = 321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.08/1,030.86 = 321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.08x = 1,030.86 × 321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.08x = 331,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,841.57/687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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