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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 1,048.04 and 308.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 1,048.04 and 308.47 is: 462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 1,048.04 = 308.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/1,048.04 = 308.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 1,048.04 × 308.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 323,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,287.36/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.74

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