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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.90, 1,050.54 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.90, 1,050.54 and 330.94 is: 496.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.90 : 1,050.54 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.90/1,050.54 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.90x = 1,050.54 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.90x = 347,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,665.71/700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.03

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