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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.57, 1,035.37 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.57, 1,035.37 and 325 is: 487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.57 : 1,035.37 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.57/1,035.37 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.57x = 1,035.37 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.57x = 336,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,493.63/690.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.27

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