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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.49, 1,062.30 and 318.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.49, 1,062.30 and 318.41 is: 477.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.49 : 1,062.30 = 318.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.49/1,062.30 = 318.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.49x = 1,062.30 × 318.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.49x = 338,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,246.94/708.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.42

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