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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.88, 1,055.48 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.88, 1,055.48 and 314 is: 470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.88 : 1,055.48 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.88/1,055.48 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.88x = 1,055.48 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.88x = 331,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,420.72/703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.85

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