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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.70, 1,033.64 and 323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.70, 1,033.64 and 323.99 is: 485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.70 : 1,033.64 = 323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.70/1,033.64 = 323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.70x = 1,033.64 × 323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.70x = 334,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,889.02/689.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.56

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