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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.64, 1,062.06 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.64, 1,062.06 and 318.23 is: 476.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.64 : 1,062.06 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.64/1,062.06 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.64x = 1,062.06 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.64x = 337,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,975.26/708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.94

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