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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.79, 1,051.11 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.79, 1,051.11 and 310.80 is: 466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.79 : 1,051.11 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.79/1,051.11 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.79x = 1,051.11 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.79x = 326,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,684.99/700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.17

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