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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 1,058.10 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 1,058.10 and 315.30 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 1,058.10 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/1,058.10 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 1,058.10 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 333,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,618.93/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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