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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.86, 1,047.72 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.86, 1,047.72 and 308.58 is: 462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.86 : 1,047.72 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.86/1,047.72 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.86x = 1,047.72 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.86x = 323,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,305.44/698.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.62

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