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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.02, 1,032.30 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.02, 1,032.30 and 445.02 is: 667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.02 : 1,032.30 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.02/1,032.30 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.02x = 1,032.30 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.02x = 459,394.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,394.15/688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.70

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