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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.25, 1,053.61 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.25, 1,053.61 and 312.20 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.25 : 1,053.61 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.25/1,053.61 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.25x = 1,053.61 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.25x = 328,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,940.87/702.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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