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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.46, 1,043.19 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.46, 1,043.19 and 440.58 is: 660.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.46 : 1,043.19 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.46/1,043.19 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.46x = 1,043.19 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.46x = 459,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,608.65/695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.87

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