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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 1,050.21 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 1,050.21 and 315.18 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 1,050.21 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/1,050.21 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 1,050.21 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 331,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,005.19/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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