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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.02, 1,059.97 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.02, 1,059.97 and 336.63 is: 504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.02 : 1,059.97 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.02/1,059.97 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.02x = 1,059.97 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.02x = 356,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,819.90/707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.68

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