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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.45, 1,035.72 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.45, 1,035.72 and 325.59 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.45 : 1,035.72 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.45/1,035.72 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.45x = 1,035.72 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.45x = 337,220.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,220.07/690.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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