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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.65, 1,057.93 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.65, 1,057.93 and 320.63 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.65 : 1,057.93 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.65/1,057.93 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.65x = 1,057.93 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.65x = 339,198.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,198.00/705.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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