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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.62, 1,042.89 and 448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.62, 1,042.89 and 448.57 is: 672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.62 : 1,042.89 = 448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.62/1,042.89 = 448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.62x = 1,042.89 × 448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.62x = 467,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,809.17/695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.51

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