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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.13, 1,050.15 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.13, 1,050.15 and 304.82 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.13 : 1,050.15 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.13/1,050.15 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.13x = 1,050.15 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.13x = 320,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,106.72/700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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