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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 1,032.36 and 323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 1,032.36 and 323.61 is: 484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 1,032.36 = 323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/1,032.36 = 323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 1,032.36 × 323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 334,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,082.02/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.94

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