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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.02, 1,039.80 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.02, 1,039.80 and 308 is: 462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.02 : 1,039.80 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.02/1,039.80 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.02x = 1,039.80 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.02x = 320,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,258.40/693.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.12

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