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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.20, 1,034.39 and 324.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.20, 1,034.39 and 324.49 is: 486.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.20 : 1,034.39 = 324.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.20/1,034.39 = 324.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.20x = 1,034.39 × 324.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.20x = 335,649.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,649.21/690.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.31

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