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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.46, 1,055.20 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.46, 1,055.20 and 318.26 is: 477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.46 : 1,055.20 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.46/1,055.20 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.46x = 1,055.20 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.46x = 335,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,827.95/703.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.39

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