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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.16, 1,034.04 and 323.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.16, 1,034.04 and 323.91 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.16 : 1,034.04 = 323.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.16/1,034.04 = 323.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.16x = 1,034.04 × 323.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.16x = 334,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,935.90/689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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