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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.18, 1,035.63 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.18, 1,035.63 and 325.02 is: 487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.18 : 1,035.63 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.18/1,035.63 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.18x = 1,035.63 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.18x = 336,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,600.46/690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.70

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