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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.95, 1,058.88 and 315.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.95, 1,058.88 and 315.98 is: 473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.95 : 1,058.88 = 315.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.95/1,058.88 = 315.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.95x = 1,058.88 × 315.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.95x = 334,584.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,584.90/705.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.95

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