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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.53, 1,035.99 and 325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.53, 1,035.99 and 325.01 is: 487.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.53 : 1,035.99 = 325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.53/1,035.99 = 325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.53x = 1,035.99 × 325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.53x = 336,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,709.70/690.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.61

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