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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.46, 1,038.06 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.46, 1,038.06 and 327.60 is: 491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.46 : 1,038.06 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.46/1,038.06 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.46x = 1,038.06 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.46x = 340,068.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,068.46/692.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.10

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