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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.17, 1,042.76 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.17, 1,042.76 and 299.69 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.17 : 1,042.76 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.17/1,042.76 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.17x = 1,042.76 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.17x = 312,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,503.25/695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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