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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.60, 1,033.07 and 322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.60, 1,033.07 and 322.96 is: 484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.60 : 1,033.07 = 322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.60/1,033.07 = 322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.60x = 1,033.07 × 322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.60x = 333,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,639.96/688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.52

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