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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.99, 1,051.48 and 310.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.99, 1,051.48 and 310.77 is: 466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.99 : 1,051.48 = 310.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.99/1,051.48 = 310.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.99x = 1,051.48 × 310.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.99x = 326,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,768.83/700.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.16

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