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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.71, 1,052.49 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.71, 1,052.49 and 306.56 is: 459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.71 : 1,052.49 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.71/1,052.49 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.71x = 1,052.49 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.71x = 322,651.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,651.33/701.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.81

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