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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.36, 1,038.15 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.36, 1,038.15 and 450.44 is: 675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.36 : 1,038.15 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.36/1,038.15 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.36x = 1,038.15 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.36x = 467,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,624.29/692.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.41

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