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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.24, 1,053.76 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.24, 1,053.76 and 317.52 is: 476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.24 : 1,053.76 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.24/1,053.76 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.24x = 1,053.76 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.24x = 334,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,589.88/702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.46

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