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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 1,033.38 and 323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 1,033.38 and 323.51 is: 485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 1,033.38 = 323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/1,033.38 = 323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 1,033.38 × 323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 334,303.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,303.60/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.42

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