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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.84, 1,036.40 and 325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.84, 1,036.40 and 325.42 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.84 : 1,036.40 = 325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.84/1,036.40 = 325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.84x = 1,036.40 × 325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.84x = 337,261.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,261.07/690.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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