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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.32, 1,043.21 and 450.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.32, 1,043.21 and 450.07 is: 675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.32 : 1,043.21 = 450.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.32/1,043.21 = 450.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.32x = 1,043.21 × 450.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.32x = 469,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,517.52/695.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.25

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