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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,044.45 and 311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 1,044.45 and 311.25 is: 467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 1,044.45 = 311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/1,044.45 = 311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 1,044.45 × 311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 325,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,085.06/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.08

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