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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.85, 1,056.54 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.85, 1,056.54 and 315.06 is: 472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.85 : 1,056.54 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.85/1,056.54 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.85x = 1,056.54 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.85x = 332,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,873.49/704.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.26

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