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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.90, 1,036.61 and 320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.90, 1,036.61 and 320.89 is: 481.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.90 : 1,036.61 = 320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.90/1,036.61 = 320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.90x = 1,036.61 × 320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.90x = 332,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,631.00/690.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.45

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