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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.33, 1,058.01 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.33, 1,058.01 and 315.27 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.33 : 1,058.01 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.33/1,058.01 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.33x = 1,058.01 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.33x = 333,558.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,558.81/705.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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