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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.31, 1,035.91 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.31, 1,035.91 and 325.20 is: 488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.31 : 1,035.91 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.31/1,035.91 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.31x = 1,035.91 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.31x = 336,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,877.31/690.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.01

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