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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.91, 1,034.37 and 324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.91, 1,034.37 and 324.49 is: 486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.91 : 1,034.37 = 324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.91/1,034.37 = 324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.91x = 1,034.37 × 324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.91x = 335,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,642.72/689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.50

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