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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.26, 1,043.18 and 305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.26, 1,043.18 and 305.06 is: 457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.26 : 1,043.18 = 305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.26/1,043.18 = 305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.26x = 1,043.18 × 305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.26x = 318,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,232.87/695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.72

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