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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.10, 1,034.55 and 325.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.10, 1,034.55 and 325.15 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.10 : 1,034.55 = 325.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.10/1,034.55 = 325.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.10x = 1,034.55 × 325.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.10x = 336,380.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,380.31/690.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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