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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.28, 1,039.60 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.28, 1,039.60 and 308.52 is: 462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.28 : 1,039.60 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.28/1,039.60 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.28x = 1,039.60 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.28x = 320,737.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,737.39/693.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.64

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