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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.08, 1,035.82 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.08, 1,035.82 and 325.16 is: 488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.08 : 1,035.82 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.08/1,035.82 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.08x = 1,035.82 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.08x = 336,807.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,807.23/690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.07

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