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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701, 1,051.91 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701, 1,051.91 and 316.25 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701 : 1,051.91 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701/1,051.91 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701x = 1,051.91 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701x = 332,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,664.96/701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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