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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.34, 1,041.86 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.34, 1,041.86 and 304.76 is: 456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.34 : 1,041.86 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.34/1,041.86 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.34x = 1,041.86 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.34x = 317,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,510.52/695.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.63

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