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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.62, 1,037.63 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.62, 1,037.63 and 326.44 is: 489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.62 : 1,037.63 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.62/1,037.63 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.62x = 1,037.63 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.62x = 338,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,722.31/691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.76

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