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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.82, 1,058.01 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.82, 1,058.01 and 320.34 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.82 : 1,058.01 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.82/1,058.01 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.82x = 1,058.01 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.82x = 338,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,922.92/704.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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