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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.71, 1,053.99 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.71, 1,053.99 and 307.56 is: 461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.71 : 1,053.99 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.71/1,053.99 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.71x = 1,053.99 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.71x = 324,165.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,165.16/702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.31

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