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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.22, 1,043.11 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.22, 1,043.11 and 305.01 is: 457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.22 : 1,043.11 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.22/1,043.11 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.22x = 1,043.11 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.22x = 318,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,162.35/695.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.65

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