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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.83, 1,054.97 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.83, 1,054.97 and 313.76 is: 470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.83 : 1,054.97 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.83/1,054.97 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.83x = 1,054.97 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.83x = 331,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,000.54/703.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.28

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