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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.33, 1,038.92 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.33, 1,038.92 and 322.07 is: 483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.33 : 1,038.92 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.33/1,038.92 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.33x = 1,038.92 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.33x = 334,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,598.16/692.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.30

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