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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.51, 1,032.18 and 323.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.51, 1,032.18 and 323.11 is: 484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.51 : 1,032.18 = 323.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.51/1,032.18 = 323.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.51x = 1,032.18 × 323.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.51x = 333,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,507.68/688.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.39

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