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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.90, 1,036.68 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.90, 1,036.68 and 325.63 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.90 : 1,036.68 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.90/1,036.68 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.90x = 1,036.68 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.90x = 337,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,574.11/690.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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