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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 1,050.66 and 315.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 1,050.66 and 315.38 is: 473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 1,050.66 = 315.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/1,050.66 = 315.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 1,050.66 × 315.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 331,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,351.90/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.28

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