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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 1,058.40 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 1,058.40 and 321.12 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 1,058.40 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/1,058.40 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 1,058.40 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 339,873.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,873.41/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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