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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.22, 1,060.58 and 317.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.22, 1,060.58 and 317.21 is: 475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.22 : 1,060.58 = 317.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.22/1,060.58 = 317.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.22x = 1,060.58 × 317.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.22x = 336,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,422.07/707.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.70

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