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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.90, 1,051.94 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.90, 1,051.94 and 312.02 is: 467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.90 : 1,051.94 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.90/1,051.94 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.90x = 1,051.94 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.90x = 328,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,221.84/701.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.62

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