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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.10, 1,053.16 and 331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.10, 1,053.16 and 331.79 is: 497.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.10 : 1,053.16 = 331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.10/1,053.16 = 331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.10x = 1,053.16 × 331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.10x = 349,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,425.76/702.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.69

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