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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.12, 1,057.76 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.12, 1,057.76 and 320.64 is: 481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.12 : 1,057.76 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.12/1,057.76 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.12x = 1,057.76 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.12x = 339,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,160.17/705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.00

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