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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 1,032.72 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 1,032.72 and 322.99 is: 484.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 1,032.72 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/1,032.72 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 1,032.72 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 333,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,558.23/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.64

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