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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.50, 1,061.82 and 318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.50, 1,061.82 and 318.48 is: 477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.50 : 1,061.82 = 318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.50/1,061.82 = 318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.50x = 1,061.82 × 318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.50x = 338,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,168.43/708.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.30

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