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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.52, 1,051.38 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.52, 1,051.38 and 311.64 is: 467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.52 : 1,051.38 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.52/1,051.38 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.52x = 1,051.38 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.52x = 327,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,652.06/701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.06

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