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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 1,040.44 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 1,040.44 and 434.27 is: 649.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 1,040.44 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/1,040.44 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 1,040.44 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 451,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,831.88/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.97

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