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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.34, 1,057.92 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.34, 1,057.92 and 320.50 is: 480.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.34 : 1,057.92 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.34/1,057.92 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.34x = 1,057.92 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.34x = 339,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,063.36/705.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.71

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