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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.70, 1,036.38 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.70, 1,036.38 and 325.50 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.70 : 1,036.38 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.70/1,036.38 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.70x = 1,036.38 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.70x = 337,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,341.69/690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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