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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.52, 1,037.97 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.52, 1,037.97 and 302.19 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.52 : 1,037.97 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.52/1,037.97 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.52x = 1,037.97 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.52x = 313,664.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,664.15/692.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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