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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.59, 1,036.11 and 325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.59, 1,036.11 and 325.41 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.59 : 1,036.11 = 325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.59/1,036.11 = 325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.59x = 1,036.11 × 325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.59x = 337,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,160.56/690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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