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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.16, 1,042.20 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.16, 1,042.20 and 448.56 is: 672.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.16 : 1,042.20 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.16/1,042.20 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.16x = 1,042.20 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.16x = 467,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,489.23/695.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.49

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