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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.13, 1,052.47 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.13, 1,052.47 and 291.49 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.13 : 1,052.47 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.13/1,052.47 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.13x = 1,052.47 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.13x = 306,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,784.48/702.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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