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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.60, 1,034.50 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.60, 1,034.50 and 319.88 is: 479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.60 : 1,034.50 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.60/1,034.50 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.60x = 1,034.50 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.60x = 330,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,914.26/690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.17

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