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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.05, 1,063.44 and 318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.05, 1,063.44 and 318.90 is: 478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.05 : 1,063.44 = 318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.05/1,063.44 = 318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.05x = 1,063.44 × 318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.05x = 339,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,131.02/709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.29

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