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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.48, 1,041.24 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.48, 1,041.24 and 309.52 is: 464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.48 : 1,041.24 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.48/1,041.24 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.48x = 1,041.24 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.48x = 322,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,284.60/694.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.07

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