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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.82, 1,063.17 and 318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.82, 1,063.17 and 318.79 is: 478.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.82 : 1,063.17 = 318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.82/1,063.17 = 318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.82x = 1,063.17 × 318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.82x = 338,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,927.96/708.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.16

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