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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 1,034.82 and 324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 1,034.82 and 324.40 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 1,034.82 = 324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/1,034.82 = 324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 1,034.82 × 324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 335,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,695.61/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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