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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.28, 1,030.92 and 322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.28, 1,030.92 and 322 is: 483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.28 : 1,030.92 = 322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.28/1,030.92 = 322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.28x = 1,030.92 × 322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.28x = 331,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,956.24/687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.00

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