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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.14, 1,032.01 and 317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.14, 1,032.01 and 317.77 is: 476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.14 : 1,032.01 = 317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.14/1,032.01 = 317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.14x = 1,032.01 × 317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.14x = 327,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,938.44/688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.56

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