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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.04, 1,053.08 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.04, 1,053.08 and 317.40 is: 476.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.04 : 1,053.08 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.04/1,053.08 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.04x = 1,053.08 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.04x = 334,247.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,247.59/702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.11

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