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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.47, 1,049.18 and 374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.47, 1,049.18 and 374.85 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.47 : 1,049.18 = 374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.47/1,049.18 = 374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.47x = 1,049.18 × 374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.47x = 393,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,283.25/700.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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