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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.23, 1,031.57 and 322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.23, 1,031.57 and 322.37 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.23 : 1,031.57 = 322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.23/1,031.57 = 322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.23x = 1,031.57 × 322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.23x = 332,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,547.22/687.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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