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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.63, 1,033.70 and 324.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.63, 1,033.70 and 324.11 is: 485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.63 : 1,033.70 = 324.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.63/1,033.70 = 324.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.63x = 1,033.70 × 324.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.63x = 335,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,035.90/689.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.82

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