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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.40, 1,032.62 and 323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.40, 1,032.62 and 323.08 is: 484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.40 : 1,032.62 = 323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.40/1,032.62 = 323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.40x = 1,032.62 × 323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.40x = 333,618.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,618.87/688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.63

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