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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 1,040.52 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 1,040.52 and 450.80 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 1,040.52 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/1,040.52 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 1,040.52 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 469,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,066.42/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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