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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.81, 1,054.53 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.81, 1,054.53 and 312.87 is: 469.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.81 : 1,054.53 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.81/1,054.53 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.81x = 1,054.53 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.81x = 329,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,930.80/702.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.45

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