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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.58, 1,033.38 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.58, 1,033.38 and 323.52 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.58 : 1,033.38 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.58/1,033.38 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.58x = 1,033.38 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.58x = 334,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,319.10/689.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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