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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.03, 1,035.30 and 320.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.03, 1,035.30 and 320.01 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.03 : 1,035.30 = 320.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.03/1,035.30 = 320.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.03x = 1,035.30 × 320.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.03x = 331,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,306.79/690.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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