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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.30, 1,054.60 and 333.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.30, 1,054.60 and 333.00 is: 499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.30 : 1,054.60 = 333.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.30/1,054.60 = 333.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.30x = 1,054.60 × 333.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.30x = 351,174.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,174.86/703.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.32

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