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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.94, 1,054.65 and 313.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.94, 1,054.65 and 313.21 is: 469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.94 : 1,054.65 = 313.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.94/1,054.65 = 313.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.94x = 1,054.65 × 313.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.94x = 330,328.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,328.24/702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.93

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