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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.09, 1,042.81 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.09, 1,042.81 and 305.12 is: 457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.09 : 1,042.81 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.09/1,042.81 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.09x = 1,042.81 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.09x = 318,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,182.19/695.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.76

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