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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.22, 1,053.90 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.22, 1,053.90 and 313.34 is: 469.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.22 : 1,053.90 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.22/1,053.90 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.22x = 1,053.90 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.22x = 330,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,223.76/703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.59

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