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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.51, 1,036.11 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.51, 1,036.11 and 325.24 is: 488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.51 : 1,036.11 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.51/1,036.11 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.51x = 1,036.11 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.51x = 336,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,984.42/690.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.02

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