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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 1,042.32 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 1,042.32 and 451.44 is: 676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 1,042.32 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/1,042.32 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 1,042.32 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 470,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,544.94/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.38

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