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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.24, 1,055.05 and 307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.24, 1,055.05 and 307.95 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.24 : 1,055.05 = 307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.24/1,055.05 = 307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.24x = 1,055.05 × 307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.24x = 324,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,901.88/703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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