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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.17, 1,063.75 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.17, 1,063.75 and 318.96 is: 478.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.17 : 1,063.75 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.17/1,063.75 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.17x = 1,063.75 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.17x = 339,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,293.70/709.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.44

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