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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.13, 1,032.15 and 298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.13, 1,032.15 and 298.12 is: 447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.13 : 1,032.15 = 298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.13/1,032.15 = 298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.13x = 1,032.15 × 298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.13x = 307,704.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,704.56/688.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.16

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