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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.36, 1,060.76 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.36, 1,060.76 and 317.48 is: 476.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.36 : 1,060.76 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.36/1,060.76 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.36x = 1,060.76 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.36x = 336,770.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,770.08/707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.09

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