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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.27, 1,039.62 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.27, 1,039.62 and 308.25 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.27 : 1,039.62 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.27/1,039.62 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.27x = 1,039.62 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.27x = 320,462.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,462.87/693.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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