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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.40, 1,052.09 and 316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.40, 1,052.09 and 316.20 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.40 : 1,052.09 = 316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.40/1,052.09 = 316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.40x = 1,052.09 × 316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.40x = 332,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,670.86/701.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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