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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.26, 1,055.17 and 312.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.26, 1,055.17 and 312.99 is: 469.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.26 : 1,055.17 = 312.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.26/1,055.17 = 312.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.26x = 1,055.17 × 312.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.26x = 330,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,257.66/703.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.61

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