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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.47, 1,043.41 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.47, 1,043.41 and 402.90 is: 604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.47 : 1,043.41 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.47/1,043.41 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.47x = 1,043.41 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.47x = 420,391.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,391.70/695.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.47

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