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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.30, 1,063.86 and 319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.30, 1,063.86 and 319.33 is: 478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.30 : 1,063.86 = 319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.30/1,063.86 = 319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.30x = 1,063.86 × 319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.30x = 339,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,722.41/709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.95

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