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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.37, 1,031.01 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.37, 1,031.01 and 322.24 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.37 : 1,031.01 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.37/1,031.01 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.37x = 1,031.01 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.37x = 332,232.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,232.66/687.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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