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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 1,046.76 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 1,046.76 and 308 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 1,046.76 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/1,046.76 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 1,046.76 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 322,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,402.08/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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