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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.50, 1,050.96 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.50, 1,050.96 and 310.60 is: 465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.50 : 1,050.96 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.50/1,050.96 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.50x = 1,050.96 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.50x = 326,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,428.18/700.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.99

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