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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.81, 1,036.31 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.81, 1,036.31 and 325.68 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.81 : 1,036.31 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.81/1,036.31 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.81x = 1,036.31 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.81x = 337,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,503.81/690.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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