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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.38, 1,031.66 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.38, 1,031.66 and 322.52 is: 483.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.38 : 1,031.66 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.38/1,031.66 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.38x = 1,031.66 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.38x = 332,726.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,726.33/688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.35

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