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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.75, 1,051.26 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.75, 1,051.26 and 316 is: 474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.75 : 1,051.26 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.75/1,051.26 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.75x = 1,051.26 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.75x = 332,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,198.16/700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.06

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