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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.90, 1,030.38 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.90, 1,030.38 and 322.98 is: 483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.90 : 1,030.38 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.90/1,030.38 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.90x = 1,030.38 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.90x = 332,792.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,792.13/687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.78

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