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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.63, 1,053.66 and 312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.63, 1,053.66 and 312.63 is: 468.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.63 : 1,053.66 = 312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.63/1,053.66 = 312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.63x = 1,053.66 × 312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.63x = 329,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,405.73/702.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.82

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