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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 1,036.46 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 1,036.46 and 325.62 is: 488.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 1,036.46 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/1,036.46 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 1,036.46 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 337,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,486.92/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.46

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