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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.94, 1,061.96 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.94, 1,061.96 and 317.76 is: 476.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.94 : 1,061.96 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.94/1,061.96 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.94x = 1,061.96 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.94x = 337,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,448.41/707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.66

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