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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.27, 1,057.35 and 320.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.27, 1,057.35 and 320.25 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.27 : 1,057.35 = 320.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.27/1,057.35 = 320.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.27x = 1,057.35 × 320.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.27x = 338,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,616.34/705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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