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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.22, 1,042.83 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.22, 1,042.83 and 305.16 is: 457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.22 : 1,042.83 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.22/1,042.83 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.22x = 1,042.83 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.22x = 318,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,230.00/695.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.74

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