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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.28, 1,055.04 and 313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.28, 1,055.04 and 313.42 is: 470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.28 : 1,055.04 = 313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.28/1,055.04 = 313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.28x = 1,055.04 × 313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.28x = 330,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,670.64/703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.18

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