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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.55, 1,058.58 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.55, 1,058.58 and 315.52 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.55 : 1,058.58 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.55/1,058.58 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.55x = 1,058.58 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.55x = 333,996.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,996.29/705.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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