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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.41, 1,032.79 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.41, 1,032.79 and 298.24 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.41 : 1,032.79 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.41/1,032.79 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.41x = 1,032.79 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.41x = 308,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,014.13/688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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