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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.34, 1,050.51 and 310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.34, 1,050.51 and 310.33 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.34 : 1,050.51 = 310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.34/1,050.51 = 310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.34x = 1,050.51 × 310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.34x = 325,999.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,999.52/700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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