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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.15, 1,060.69 and 317.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.15, 1,060.69 and 317.05 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.15 : 1,060.69 = 317.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.15/1,060.69 = 317.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.15x = 1,060.69 × 317.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.15x = 336,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,290.31/707.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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