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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.38, 1,031 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.38, 1,031 and 322.24 is: 483.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.38 : 1,031 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.38/1,031 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.38x = 1,031 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.38x = 332,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,229.44/687.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.33

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