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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 1,032.21 and 323.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 1,032.21 and 323.34 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 1,032.21 = 323.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/1,032.21 = 323.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 1,032.21 × 323.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 333,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,754.78/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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