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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.84, 1,041.12 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.84, 1,041.12 and 309 is: 463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.84 : 1,041.12 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.84/1,041.12 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.84x = 1,041.12 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.84x = 321,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,706.08/693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.66

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