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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.22, 1,033.08 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.22, 1,033.08 and 323.36 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.22 : 1,033.08 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.22/1,033.08 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.22x = 1,033.08 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.22x = 334,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,056.75/688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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