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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.63, 1,063.23 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.63, 1,063.23 and 318.53 is: 477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.63 : 1,063.23 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.63/1,063.23 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.63x = 1,063.23 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.63x = 338,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,665.34/708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.92

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