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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.27, 1,058.16 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.27, 1,058.16 and 315.24 is: 472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.27 : 1,058.16 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.27/1,058.16 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.27x = 1,058.16 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.27x = 333,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,568.81/705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.97

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