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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 1,054.54 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 1,054.54 and 318.18 is: 477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 1,054.54 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/1,054.54 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 1,054.54 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 335,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,533.54/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.52

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