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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.08, 1,034.76 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.08, 1,034.76 and 324.76 is: 486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.08 : 1,034.76 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.08/1,034.76 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.08x = 1,034.76 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.08x = 336,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,048.66/690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.97

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