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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.78, 1,054.40 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.78, 1,054.40 and 313.04 is: 469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.78 : 1,054.40 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.78/1,054.40 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.78x = 1,054.40 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.78x = 330,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,070.45/702.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.67

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