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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 1,043.04 and 310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 1,043.04 and 310.56 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 1,043.04 = 310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/1,043.04 = 310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 1,043.04 × 310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 323,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,926.50/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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