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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.98, 1,040.49 and 309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.98, 1,040.49 and 309.02 is: 463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.98 : 1,040.49 = 309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.98/1,040.49 = 309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.98x = 1,040.49 × 309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.98x = 321,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,532.22/693.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.32

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