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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.09, 1,032.13 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.09, 1,032.13 and 322.67 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.09 : 1,032.13 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.09/1,032.13 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.09x = 1,032.13 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.09x = 333,035.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,035.77/688.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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