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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.64, 1,032.06 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.64, 1,032.06 and 322.64 is: 484.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.64 : 1,032.06 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.64/1,032.06 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.64x = 1,032.06 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.64x = 332,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,983.84/687.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.24

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