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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.46, 1,060.77 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.46, 1,060.77 and 317.46 is: 476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.46 : 1,060.77 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.46/1,060.77 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.46x = 1,060.77 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.46x = 336,752.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,752.04/707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.00

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