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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.07, 1,034.60 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.07, 1,034.60 and 324.66 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.07 : 1,034.60 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.07/1,034.60 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.07x = 1,034.60 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.07x = 335,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,887.73/690.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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