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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 1,052.04 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 1,052.04 and 316.56 is: 474.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 1,052.04 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/1,052.04 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 1,052.04 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 333,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,033.78/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.89

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