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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.51, 1,057.38 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.51, 1,057.38 and 315.06 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.51 : 1,057.38 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.51/1,057.38 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.51x = 1,057.38 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.51x = 333,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,138.14/705.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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