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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.38, 955.28 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.38, 955.28 and 482.32 is: 665.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.38 : 955.28 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.38/955.28 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.38x = 955.28 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.38x = 460,750.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,750.65/692.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.46

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