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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.75, 1,049.76 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.75, 1,049.76 and 315 is: 472.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.75 : 1,049.76 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.75/1,049.76 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.75x = 1,049.76 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.75x = 330,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,674.40/699.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.56

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