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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.84, 1,059.29 and 315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.84, 1,059.29 and 315.69 is: 473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.84 : 1,059.29 = 315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.84/1,059.29 = 315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.84x = 1,059.29 × 315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.84x = 334,407.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,407.26/705.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.77

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