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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.90, 1,044.12 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.90, 1,044.12 and 310.88 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.90 : 1,044.12 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.90/1,044.12 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.90x = 1,044.12 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.90x = 324,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,590.81/695.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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