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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.65, 1,050.97 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.65, 1,050.97 and 315.45 is: 473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.65 : 1,050.97 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.65/1,050.97 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.65x = 1,050.97 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.65x = 331,523.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,523.23/700.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.17

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