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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.18, 1,038.12 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.18, 1,038.12 and 302.16 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.18 : 1,038.12 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.18/1,038.12 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.18x = 1,038.12 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.18x = 313,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,681.10/692.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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