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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.70, 1,054.08 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.70, 1,054.08 and 312.28 is: 468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.70 : 1,054.08 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.70/1,054.08 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.70x = 1,054.08 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.70x = 329,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,165.47/702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.43

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