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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.73, 1,042.56 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.73, 1,042.56 and 305.37 is: 457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.73 : 1,042.56 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.73/1,042.56 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.73x = 1,042.56 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.73x = 318,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,366.55/695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.60

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