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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.84, 1,044.24 and 311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.84, 1,044.24 and 311.12 is: 466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.84 : 1,044.24 = 311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.84/1,044.24 = 311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.84x = 1,044.24 × 311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.84x = 324,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,883.95/695.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.89

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