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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.27, 1,050.68 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.27, 1,050.68 and 315.25 is: 473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.27 : 1,050.68 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.27/1,050.68 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.27x = 1,050.68 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.27x = 331,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,225.29/700.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.00

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