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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.17, 1,031.95 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.17, 1,031.95 and 322.76 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.17 : 1,031.95 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.17/1,031.95 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.17x = 1,031.95 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.17x = 333,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,073.95/688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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