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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 1,057.74 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 1,057.74 and 321.04 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 1,057.74 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/1,057.74 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 1,057.74 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 339,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,576.85/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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