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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.80, 1,038.06 and 326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.80, 1,038.06 and 326.59 is: 490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.80 : 1,038.06 = 326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.80/1,038.06 = 326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.80x = 1,038.06 × 326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.80x = 339,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,020.02/691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.05

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