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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.29, 1,058.46 and 335.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.29, 1,058.46 and 335.10 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.29 : 1,058.46 = 335.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.29/1,058.46 = 335.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.29x = 1,058.46 × 335.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.29x = 354,685.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,685.62/705.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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