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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.47, 1,043.49 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.47, 1,043.49 and 305.27 is: 458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.47 : 1,043.49 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.47/1,043.49 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.47x = 1,043.49 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.47x = 318,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,539.45/695.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.02

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