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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.35, 1,035.02 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.35, 1,035.02 and 324.95 is: 487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.35 : 1,035.02 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.35/1,035.02 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.35x = 1,035.02 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.35x = 336,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,322.95/690.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.18

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