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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.70, 1,058.46 and 474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.70, 1,058.46 and 474.70 is: 711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.70 : 1,058.46 = 474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.70/1,058.46 = 474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.70x = 1,058.46 × 474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.70x = 502,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,450.96/705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.99

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