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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.34, 1,061.23 and 317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.34, 1,061.23 and 317.67 is: 476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.34 : 1,061.23 = 317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.34/1,061.23 = 317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.34x = 1,061.23 × 317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.34x = 337,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,120.14/707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.60

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