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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.32, 1,038.16 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.32, 1,038.16 and 302.31 is: 453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.32 : 1,038.16 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.32/1,038.16 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.32x = 1,038.16 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.32x = 313,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,846.15/692.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.33

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