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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 1,032.84 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 1,032.84 and 323.40 is: 485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 1,032.84 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/1,032.84 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 1,032.84 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 334,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,020.46/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.02

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