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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702, 1,053.36 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702, 1,053.36 and 312.12 is: 468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 1,053.36 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/1,053.36 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 1,053.36 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 328,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,774.72/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.34

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