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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.46, 1,043.22 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.46, 1,043.22 and 305.27 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.46 : 1,043.22 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.46/1,043.22 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.46x = 1,043.22 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.46x = 318,463.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,463.77/695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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