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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.70, 1,036.38 and 325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.70, 1,036.38 and 325.51 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.70 : 1,036.38 = 325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.70/1,036.38 = 325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.70x = 1,036.38 × 325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.70x = 337,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,352.05/690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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