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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.72, 1,040.64 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.72, 1,040.64 and 309 is: 463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.72 : 1,040.64 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.72/1,040.64 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.72x = 1,040.64 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.72x = 321,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,557.76/693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.53

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