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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.88, 1,038.88 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.88, 1,038.88 and 302.59 is: 453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.88 : 1,038.88 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.88/1,038.88 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.88x = 1,038.88 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.88x = 314,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,354.70/692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.69

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