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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.66, 1,042.47 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.66, 1,042.47 and 325.58 is: 487.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.66 : 1,042.47 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.66/1,042.47 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.66x = 1,042.47 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.66x = 339,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,402.17/695.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.89

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