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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.86, 1,061.37 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.86, 1,061.37 and 317.80 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.86 : 1,061.37 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.86/1,061.37 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.86x = 1,061.37 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.86x = 337,301.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,301.73/707.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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