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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.42, 1,047.96 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.42, 1,047.96 and 308.37 is: 462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.42 : 1,047.96 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.42/1,047.96 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.42x = 1,047.96 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.42x = 323,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,159.43/698.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.70

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