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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.65, 1,062.97 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.65, 1,062.97 and 318.44 is: 477.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.65 : 1,062.97 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.65/1,062.97 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.65x = 1,062.97 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.65x = 338,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,486.06/708.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.65

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