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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.27, 1,039.37 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.27, 1,039.37 and 308.79 is: 462.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.27 : 1,039.37 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.27/1,039.37 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.27x = 1,039.37 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.27x = 320,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,945.52/693.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.94

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