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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.85, 1,058.60 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.85, 1,058.60 and 315.63 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.85 : 1,058.60 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.85/1,058.60 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.85x = 1,058.60 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.85x = 334,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,126.92/705.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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