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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.10, 1,030.99 and 321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.10, 1,030.99 and 321.92 is: 483.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.10 : 1,030.99 = 321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.10/1,030.99 = 321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.10x = 1,030.99 × 321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.10x = 331,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,891.55/687.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.03

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