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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.07, 1,062.38 and 317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.07, 1,062.38 and 317.96 is: 477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.07 : 1,062.38 = 317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.07/1,062.38 = 317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.07x = 1,062.38 × 317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.07x = 337,797.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,797.80/708.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.07

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