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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.63, 1,043.19 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.63, 1,043.19 and 305.51 is: 458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.63 : 1,043.19 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.63/1,043.19 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.63x = 1,043.19 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.63x = 318,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,707.58/695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.16

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