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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.61, 1,044.46 and 437.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.61, 1,044.46 and 437.25 is: 656.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.61 : 1,044.46 = 437.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.61/1,044.46 = 437.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.61x = 1,044.46 × 437.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.61x = 456,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,694.60/695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.53

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