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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.54, 1,049.27 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.54, 1,049.27 and 315.06 is: 472.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.54 : 1,049.27 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.54/1,049.27 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.54x = 1,049.27 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.54x = 330,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,583.01/699.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.57

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