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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.80, 1,054.43 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.80, 1,054.43 and 313.07 is: 469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.80 : 1,054.43 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.80/1,054.43 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.80x = 1,054.43 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.80x = 330,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,105.91/702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.70

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