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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.79, 1,058.67 and 315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.79, 1,058.67 and 315.69 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.79 : 1,058.67 = 315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.79/1,058.67 = 315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.79x = 1,058.67 × 315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.79x = 334,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,211.53/705.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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