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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.48, 1,057.32 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.48, 1,057.32 and 315.48 is: 472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.48 : 1,057.32 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.48/1,057.32 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.48x = 1,057.32 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.48x = 333,563.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,563.31/705.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.82

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