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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.66, 1,042.02 and 451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.66, 1,042.02 and 451.46 is: 676.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.66 : 1,042.02 = 451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.66/1,042.02 = 451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.66x = 1,042.02 × 451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.66x = 470,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,430.35/695.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.24

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