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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 1,033.02 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 1,033.02 and 323.40 is: 485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 1,033.02 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/1,033.02 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 1,033.02 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 334,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,078.67/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.02

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