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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.17, 1,047.59 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.17, 1,047.59 and 308.12 is: 462.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.17 : 1,047.59 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.17/1,047.59 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.17x = 1,047.59 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.17x = 322,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,781.89/698.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.33

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