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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 1,047.24 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 1,047.24 and 313.08 is: 469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 1,047.24 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/1,047.24 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 1,047.24 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 327,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,869.90/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.78

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