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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.05, 1,057.53 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.05, 1,057.53 and 315.09 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.05 : 1,057.53 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.05/1,057.53 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.05x = 1,057.53 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.05x = 333,217.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,217.42/705.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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