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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.24, 1,050.69 and 310.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.24, 1,050.69 and 310.19 is: 465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.24 : 1,050.69 = 310.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.24/1,050.69 = 310.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.24x = 1,050.69 × 310.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.24x = 325,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,913.53/700.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.43

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