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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.27, 1,065.87 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.27, 1,065.87 and 315.47 is: 472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.27 : 1,065.87 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.27/1,065.87 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.27x = 1,065.87 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.27x = 336,248.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,248.43/711.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.74

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