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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.15, 1,052.01 and 310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.15, 1,052.01 and 310.95 is: 466.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.15 : 1,052.01 = 310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.15/1,052.01 = 310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.15x = 1,052.01 × 310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.15x = 327,122.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,122.51/701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.55

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