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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.21, 1,053.24 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.21, 1,053.24 and 307.06 is: 460.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.21 : 1,053.24 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.21/1,053.24 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.21x = 1,053.24 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.21x = 323,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,407.87/702.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.56

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