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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.94, 1,035.54 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.94, 1,035.54 and 324.96 is: 487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.94 : 1,035.54 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.94/1,035.54 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.94x = 1,035.54 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.94x = 336,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,505.20/690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.02

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