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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.52, 1,032.78 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.52, 1,032.78 and 323.42 is: 485.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.52 : 1,032.78 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.52/1,032.78 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.52x = 1,032.78 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.52x = 334,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,021.71/688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.13

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