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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.41, 1,060.94 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.41, 1,060.94 and 317.20 is: 475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.41 : 1,060.94 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.41/1,060.94 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.41x = 1,060.94 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.41x = 336,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,530.17/707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.72

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