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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.10, 1,038.18 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.10, 1,038.18 and 448.80 is: 673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.10 : 1,038.18 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.10/1,038.18 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.10x = 1,038.18 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.10x = 465,935.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,935.18/692.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.22

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