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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.81, 1,039.91 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.81, 1,039.91 and 308.25 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.81 : 1,039.91 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.81/1,039.91 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.81x = 1,039.91 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.81x = 320,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,550.72/693.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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