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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.54, 1,032.96 and 323.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.54, 1,032.96 and 323.13 is: 484.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.54 : 1,032.96 = 323.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.54/1,032.96 = 323.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.54x = 1,032.96 × 323.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.54x = 333,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,780.36/688.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.77

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