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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.93, 1,043.28 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.93, 1,043.28 and 449.28 is: 673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.93 : 1,043.28 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.93/1,043.28 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.93x = 1,043.28 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.93x = 468,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,724.84/695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.53

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