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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.11, 1,057 and 293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.11, 1,057 and 293.98 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.11 : 1,057 = 293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.11/1,057 = 293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.11x = 1,057 × 293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.11x = 310,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,736.86/705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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