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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.15, 1,040.70 and 464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.15, 1,040.70 and 464.30 is: 695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.15 : 1,040.70 = 464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.15/1,040.70 = 464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.15x = 1,040.70 × 464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.15x = 483,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,197.01/695.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.10

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