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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.07, 1,041.57 and 304.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.07, 1,041.57 and 304.65 is: 456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.07 : 1,041.57 = 304.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.07/1,041.57 = 304.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.07x = 1,041.57 × 304.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.07x = 317,314.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,314.30/695.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.52

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