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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.70, 1,030.94 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.70, 1,030.94 and 322.93 is: 484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.70 : 1,030.94 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.70/1,030.94 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.70x = 1,030.94 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.70x = 332,921.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,921.45/687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.11

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