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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.47, 1,037.79 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.47, 1,037.79 and 326.52 is: 490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.47 : 1,037.79 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.47/1,037.79 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.47x = 1,037.79 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.47x = 338,859.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,859.19/691.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.06

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