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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.76, 1,055.97 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.76, 1,055.97 and 313.70 is: 470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.76 : 1,055.97 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.76/1,055.97 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.76x = 1,055.97 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.76x = 331,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,257.79/703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.70

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