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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.34, 1,061.70 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.34, 1,061.70 and 318.26 is: 477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.34 : 1,061.70 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.34/1,061.70 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.34x = 1,061.70 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.34x = 337,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,896.64/708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.03

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