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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.66, 1,033.18 and 323.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.66, 1,033.18 and 323.66 is: 485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.66 : 1,033.18 = 323.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.66/1,033.18 = 323.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.66x = 1,033.18 × 323.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.66x = 334,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,399.04/688.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.58

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