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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.66, 1,053.04 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.66, 1,053.04 and 317.18 is: 476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.66 : 1,053.04 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.66/1,053.04 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.66x = 1,053.04 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.66x = 334,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,003.23/701.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.02

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