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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.12, 1,042.26 and 304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.12, 1,042.26 and 304.91 is: 457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.12 : 1,042.26 = 304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.12/1,042.26 = 304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.12x = 1,042.26 × 304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.12x = 317,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,795.50/695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.18

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