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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.66, 1,058.32 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.66, 1,058.32 and 315.44 is: 473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.66 : 1,058.32 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.66/1,058.32 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.66x = 1,058.32 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.66x = 333,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,839.71/705.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.09

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