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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.12, 1,042.92 and 310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.12, 1,042.92 and 310.52 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.12 : 1,042.92 = 310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.12/1,042.92 = 310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.12x = 1,042.92 × 310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.12x = 323,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,847.52/695.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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