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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.64, 1,037.46 and 326.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.64, 1,037.46 and 326.60 is: 489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.64 : 1,037.46 = 326.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.64/1,037.46 = 326.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.64x = 1,037.46 × 326.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.64x = 338,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,834.44/691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.90

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