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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.57, 1,051.13 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.57, 1,051.13 and 310.38 is: 465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.57 : 1,051.13 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.57/1,051.13 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.57x = 1,051.13 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.57x = 326,249.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,249.73/700.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.69

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