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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.33, 1,053.41 and 312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.33, 1,053.41 and 312.34 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.33 : 1,053.41 = 312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.33/1,053.41 = 312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.33x = 1,053.41 × 312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.33x = 329,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,015.25/702.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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