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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.26, 1,052.10 and 311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.26, 1,052.10 and 311.25 is: 466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.26 : 1,052.10 = 311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.26/1,052.10 = 311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.26x = 1,052.10 × 311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.26x = 327,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,460.86/701.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.96

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