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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 1,052.73 and 311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 1,052.73 and 311.31 is: 467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 1,052.73 = 311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/1,052.73 = 311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 1,052.73 × 311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 327,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,725.38/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.20

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