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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.02, 1,054.53 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.02, 1,054.53 and 318 is: 477

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.02 : 1,054.53 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.02/1,054.53 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.02x = 1,054.53 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.02x = 335,340.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,340.54/703.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477

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