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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 1,062.62 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 1,062.62 and 318.60 is: 477.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 1,062.62 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/1,062.62 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 1,062.62 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 338,550.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,550.73/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.73

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