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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.24, 1,057.76 and 315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.24, 1,057.76 and 315.16 is: 472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.24 : 1,057.76 = 315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.24/1,057.76 = 315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.24x = 1,057.76 × 315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.24x = 333,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,363.64/705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.70

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