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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 1,035.70 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 1,035.70 and 325.11 is: 487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 1,035.70 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/1,035.70 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 1,035.70 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 336,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,721.33/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.70

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