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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.44, 1,036 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.44, 1,036 and 325.26 is: 488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.44 : 1,036 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.44/1,036 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.44x = 1,036 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.44x = 336,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,969.36/690.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.05

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