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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.22, 1,034.57 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.22, 1,034.57 and 325.22 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.22 : 1,034.57 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.22/1,034.57 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.22x = 1,034.57 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.22x = 336,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,458.50/690.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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