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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.96, 1,054.80 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.96, 1,054.80 and 313.35 is: 470.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.96 : 1,054.80 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.96/1,054.80 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.96x = 1,054.80 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.96x = 330,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,521.58/702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.19

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