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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.41, 1,044.23 and 435.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.41, 1,044.23 and 435.94 is: 654.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.41 : 1,044.23 = 435.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.41/1,044.23 = 435.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.41x = 1,044.23 × 435.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.41x = 455,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,221.63/695.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.61

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