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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.36, 1,053.79 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.36, 1,053.79 and 312.40 is: 468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.36 : 1,053.79 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.36/1,053.79 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.36x = 1,053.79 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.36x = 329,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,200.58/702.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.71

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