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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.55, 1,050.04 and 304.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.55, 1,050.04 and 304.77 is: 456.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.55 : 1,050.04 = 304.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.55/1,050.04 = 304.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.55x = 1,050.04 × 304.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.55x = 320,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,023.87/700.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.82

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