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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.25, 1,055.69 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.25, 1,055.69 and 318.50 is: 478.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.25 : 1,055.69 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.25/1,055.69 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.25x = 1,055.69 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.25x = 336,235.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,235.67/703.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.12

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