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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.46, 1,041.96 and 451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.46, 1,041.96 and 451.64 is: 676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.46 : 1,041.96 = 451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.46/1,041.96 = 451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.46x = 1,041.96 × 451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.46x = 470,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,590.81/695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.66

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