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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.33, 1,065.96 and 315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.33, 1,065.96 and 315.53 is: 472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.33 : 1,065.96 = 315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.33/1,065.96 = 315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.33x = 1,065.96 × 315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.33x = 336,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,342.36/711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.84

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