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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.09, 1,053.57 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.09, 1,053.57 and 312.08 is: 468.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.09 : 1,053.57 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.09/1,053.57 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.09x = 1,053.57 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.09x = 328,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,792.86/702.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.31

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