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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.87, 1,032.38 and 318.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.87, 1,032.38 and 318.47 is: 477.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.87 : 1,032.38 = 318.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.87/1,032.38 = 318.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.87x = 1,032.38 × 318.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.87x = 328,776.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,776.50/688.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.27

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