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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.49, 1,032.71 and 323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.49, 1,032.71 and 323.68 is: 485.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.49 : 1,032.71 = 323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.49/1,032.71 = 323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.49x = 1,032.71 × 323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.49x = 334,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,267.57/688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.51

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