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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 1,033.44 and 323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 1,033.44 and 323.81 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 1,033.44 = 323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/1,033.44 = 323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 1,033.44 × 323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 334,638.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,638.21/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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