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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.56, 1,034.16 and 325.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.56, 1,034.16 and 325.45 is: 487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.56 : 1,034.16 = 325.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.56/1,034.16 = 325.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.56x = 1,034.16 × 325.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.56x = 336,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,567.37/690.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.38

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