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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.20, 1,054.08 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.20, 1,054.08 and 318 is: 476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.20 : 1,054.08 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.20/1,054.08 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.20x = 1,054.08 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.20x = 335,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,197.44/703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.67

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