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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.36, 1,043.62 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.36, 1,043.62 and 305.78 is: 458.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.36 : 1,043.62 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.36/1,043.62 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.36x = 1,043.62 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.36x = 319,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,112.14/696.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.25

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