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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.24, 1,050.95 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.24, 1,050.95 and 311.36 is: 466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.24 : 1,050.95 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.24/1,050.95 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.24x = 1,050.95 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.24x = 327,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,219.32/701.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.63

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