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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.37, 1,040.40 and 464.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.37, 1,040.40 and 464.79 is: 695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.37 : 1,040.40 = 464.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.37/1,040.40 = 464.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.37x = 1,040.40 × 464.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.37x = 483,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,567.52/695.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.41

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