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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.24, 1,057.46 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.24, 1,057.46 and 315.24 is: 472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.24 : 1,057.46 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.24/1,057.46 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.24x = 1,057.46 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.24x = 333,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,353.69/705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.68

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