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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.12, 1,052.01 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.12, 1,052.01 and 311.07 is: 466.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.12 : 1,052.01 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.12/1,052.01 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.12x = 1,052.01 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.12x = 327,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,248.75/701.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.75

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