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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.65, 1,053.08 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.65, 1,053.08 and 312.54 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.65 : 1,053.08 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.65/1,053.08 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.65x = 1,053.08 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.65x = 329,129.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,129.62/702.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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