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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.21, 1,033.99 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.21, 1,033.99 and 323.57 is: 485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.21 : 1,033.99 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.21/1,033.99 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.21x = 1,033.99 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.21x = 334,569.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,569.92/689.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.44

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