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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.36, 1,055.22 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.36, 1,055.22 and 318.64 is: 478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.36 : 1,055.22 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.36/1,055.22 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.36x = 1,055.22 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.36x = 336,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,235.30/703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.04

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