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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.28, 1,055.40 and 318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.28, 1,055.40 and 318.80 is: 478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.28 : 1,055.40 = 318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.28/1,055.40 = 318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.28x = 1,055.40 × 318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.28x = 336,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,461.52/703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.42

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