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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.46, 1,058.20 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.46, 1,058.20 and 320.26 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.46 : 1,058.20 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.46/1,058.20 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.46x = 1,058.20 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.46x = 338,899.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,899.13/705.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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