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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.09, 1,052.03 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.09, 1,052.03 and 316.34 is: 474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.09 : 1,052.03 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.09/1,052.03 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.09x = 1,052.03 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.09x = 332,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,798.65/701.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.69

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