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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.30, 1,032.27 and 322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.30, 1,032.27 and 322.90 is: 484.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.30 : 1,032.27 = 322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.30/1,032.27 = 322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.30x = 1,032.27 × 322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.30x = 333,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,319.98/688.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.27

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