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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 1,051.38 and 311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 1,051.38 and 311.13 is: 466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 1,051.38 = 311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/1,051.38 = 311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 1,051.38 × 311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 327,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,115.86/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.64

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