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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.51, 1,030.68 and 322.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.51, 1,030.68 and 322.11 is: 482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.51 : 1,030.68 = 322.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.51/1,030.68 = 322.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.51x = 1,030.68 × 322.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.51x = 331,992.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,992.33/687.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.89

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