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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.43, 1,044.32 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.43, 1,044.32 and 465.80 is: 699.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.43 : 1,044.32 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.43/1,044.32 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.43x = 1,044.32 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.43x = 486,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,436.71/695.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.48

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