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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.46, 1,061.18 and 383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.46, 1,061.18 and 383.46 is: 575.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.46 : 1,061.18 = 383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.46/1,061.18 = 383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.46x = 1,061.18 × 383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.46x = 406,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,920.08/707.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.18

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