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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.86, 1,051.53 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.86, 1,051.53 and 316.14 is: 474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.86 : 1,051.53 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.86/1,051.53 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.86x = 1,051.53 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.86x = 332,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,430.69/700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.32

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