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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.26, 1,039.62 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.26, 1,039.62 and 308.54 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.26 : 1,039.62 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.26/1,039.62 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.26x = 1,039.62 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.26x = 320,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,764.35/693.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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