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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.31, 1,062.71 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.31, 1,062.71 and 318.27 is: 477.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.31 : 1,062.71 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.31/1,062.71 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.31x = 1,062.71 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.31x = 338,228.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,228.71/708.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.52

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