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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 1,043.36 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 1,043.36 and 310.38 is: 465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 1,043.36 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/1,043.36 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 1,043.36 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 323,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,838.08/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.69

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