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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 1,032.09 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 1,032.09 and 322.65 is: 483.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 1,032.09 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/1,032.09 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 1,032.09 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 333,003.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,003.84/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.54

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