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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.92, 1,044.24 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.92, 1,044.24 and 311.08 is: 466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.92 : 1,044.24 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.92/1,044.24 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.92x = 1,044.24 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.92x = 324,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,842.18/695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.78

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