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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.03, 1,038.50 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.03, 1,038.50 and 302.02 is: 453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.03 : 1,038.50 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.03/1,038.50 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.03x = 1,038.50 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.03x = 313,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,647.77/692.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.23

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