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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.14, 1,032.81 and 323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.14, 1,032.81 and 323.14 is: 484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.14 : 1,032.81 = 323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.14/1,032.81 = 323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.14x = 1,032.81 × 323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.14x = 333,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,742.22/688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.99

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