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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.04, 1,054.20 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.04, 1,054.20 and 318.32 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.04 : 1,054.20 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.04/1,054.20 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.04x = 1,054.20 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.04x = 335,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,572.94/703.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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