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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.40, 1,054.46 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.40, 1,054.46 and 318.44 is: 477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.40 : 1,054.46 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.40/1,054.46 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.40x = 1,054.46 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.40x = 335,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,782.24/703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.37

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