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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.97, 1,054.70 and 313.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.97, 1,054.70 and 313.25 is: 469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.97 : 1,054.70 = 313.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.97/1,054.70 = 313.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.97x = 1,054.70 × 313.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.97x = 330,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,377.94/702.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.98

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