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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.52, 1,050.54 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.52, 1,050.54 and 310.50 is: 465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.52 : 1,050.54 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.52/1,050.54 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.52x = 1,050.54 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.52x = 326,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,192.67/700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.65

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