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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 1,036.34 and 325.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 1,036.34 and 325.83 is: 488.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 1,036.34 = 325.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/1,036.34 = 325.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 1,036.34 × 325.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 337,666.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,666.77/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.46

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