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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.22, 1,035.42 and 319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.22, 1,035.42 and 319.84 is: 479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.22 : 1,035.42 = 319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.22/1,035.42 = 319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.22x = 1,035.42 × 319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.22x = 331,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,168.73/690.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.80

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