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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.50, 1,058.71 and 315.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.50, 1,058.71 and 315.37 is: 473.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.50 : 1,058.71 = 315.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.50/1,058.71 = 315.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.50x = 1,058.71 × 315.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.50x = 333,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,880.08/705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.26

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