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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.53, 1,051.80 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.53, 1,051.80 and 311.32 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.53 : 1,051.80 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.53/1,051.80 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.53x = 1,051.80 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.53x = 327,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,443.75/701.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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