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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 1,043.52 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 1,043.52 and 311.04 is: 466.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 1,043.52 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/1,043.52 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 1,043.52 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 324,576.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,576.46/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.56

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