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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.75, 1,053.99 and 312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.75, 1,053.99 and 312.69 is: 468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.75 : 1,053.99 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.75/1,053.99 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.75x = 1,053.99 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.75x = 329,572.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,572.13/702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.97

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