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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.02, 1,060.28 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.02, 1,060.28 and 317 is: 475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.02 : 1,060.28 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.02/1,060.28 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.02x = 1,060.28 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.02x = 336,108.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,108.76/707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.39

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