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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.64, 1,042.62 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.64, 1,042.62 and 300.16 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.64 : 1,042.62 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.64/1,042.62 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.64x = 1,042.62 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.64x = 312,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,952.82/695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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