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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.60, 1,036.16 and 320.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.60, 1,036.16 and 320.59 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.60 : 1,036.16 = 320.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.60/1,036.16 = 320.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.60x = 1,036.16 × 320.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.60x = 332,182.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,182.53/690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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