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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.29, 1,057.92 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.29, 1,057.92 and 431.31 is: 646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.29 : 1,057.92 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.29/1,057.92 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.29x = 1,057.92 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.29x = 456,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,288.68/705.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.95

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