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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.48, 1,032.48 and 277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.48, 1,032.48 and 277.51 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.48 : 1,032.48 = 277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.48/1,032.48 = 277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.48x = 1,032.48 × 277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.48x = 286,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,523.52/688.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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