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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.58, 1,052.38 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.58, 1,052.38 and 311.48 is: 467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.58 : 1,052.38 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.58/1,052.38 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.58x = 1,052.38 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.58x = 327,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,795.71/701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.22

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