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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.57, 1,060.92 and 317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.57, 1,060.92 and 317.49 is: 476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.57 : 1,060.92 = 317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.57/1,060.92 = 317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.57x = 1,060.92 × 317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.57x = 336,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,831.49/707.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.04

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