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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.11, 1,057.88 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.11, 1,057.88 and 315.44 is: 473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.11 : 1,057.88 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.11/1,057.88 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.11x = 1,057.88 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.11x = 333,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,698.65/705.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.26

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