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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.62, 1,052.13 and 311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.62, 1,052.13 and 311.62 is: 467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.62 : 1,052.13 = 311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.62/1,052.13 = 311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.62x = 1,052.13 × 311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.62x = 327,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,864.75/701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.30

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