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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.70, 1,039.30 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.70, 1,039.30 and 322.68 is: 484.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.70 : 1,039.30 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.70/1,039.30 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.70x = 1,039.30 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.70x = 335,364.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,364.41/692.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.14

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