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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.51, 1,038.98 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.51, 1,038.98 and 302.33 is: 453.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.51 : 1,038.98 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.51/1,038.98 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.51x = 1,038.98 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.51x = 314,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,108.12/692.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.58

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