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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.67, 1,055.43 and 313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.67, 1,055.43 and 313.69 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.67 : 1,055.43 = 313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.67/1,055.43 = 313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.67x = 1,055.43 × 313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.67x = 331,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,077.84/703.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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