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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.60, 1,050.86 and 310.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.60, 1,050.86 and 310.49 is: 465.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.60 : 1,050.86 = 310.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.60/1,050.86 = 310.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.60x = 1,050.86 × 310.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.60x = 326,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,276.80/700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.71

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