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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.22, 1,039.99 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.22, 1,039.99 and 308.50 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.22 : 1,039.99 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.22/1,039.99 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.22x = 1,039.99 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.22x = 320,836.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,836.92/693.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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