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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.37, 1,032.84 and 323.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.37, 1,032.84 and 323.15 is: 484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.37 : 1,032.84 = 323.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.37/1,032.84 = 323.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.37x = 1,032.84 × 323.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.37x = 333,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,757.08/688.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.85

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