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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690, 1,034.36 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690, 1,034.36 and 324.88 is: 487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690 : 1,034.36 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690/1,034.36 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690x = 1,034.36 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690x = 336,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,042.88/690
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.02

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