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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.45, 1,058.51 and 315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.45, 1,058.51 and 315.41 is: 473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.45 : 1,058.51 = 315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.45/1,058.51 = 315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.45x = 1,058.51 × 315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.45x = 333,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,857.77/705.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.26

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