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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 1,035.64 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 1,035.64 and 325.12 is: 487.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 1,035.64 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/1,035.64 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 1,035.64 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 336,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,707.28/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.61

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