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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.35, 1,032.97 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.35, 1,032.97 and 323.16 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.35 : 1,032.97 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.35/1,032.97 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.35x = 1,032.97 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.35x = 333,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,814.59/688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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