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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.39, 1,035.63 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.39, 1,035.63 and 325.08 is: 487.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.39 : 1,035.63 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.39/1,035.63 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.39x = 1,035.63 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.39x = 336,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,662.60/690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.64

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