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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.93, 1,060.47 and 338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.93, 1,060.47 and 338.09 is: 506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.93 : 1,060.47 = 338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.93/1,060.47 = 338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.93x = 1,060.47 × 338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.93x = 358,534.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,534.30/707.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.46

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