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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.52, 1,058.34 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.52, 1,058.34 and 320.56 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.52 : 1,058.34 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.52/1,058.34 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.52x = 1,058.34 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.52x = 339,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,261.47/705.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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