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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.46, 1,053.70 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.46, 1,053.70 and 317.26 is: 475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.46 : 1,053.70 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.46/1,053.70 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.46x = 1,053.70 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.46x = 334,293.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,293.43/702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.89

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