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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 1,037.46 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 1,037.46 and 326.22 is: 489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 1,037.46 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/1,037.46 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 1,037.46 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 338,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,440.20/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.30

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