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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.20, 1,035.55 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.20, 1,035.55 and 320.19 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.20 : 1,035.55 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.20/1,035.55 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.20x = 1,035.55 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.20x = 331,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,567.58/690.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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