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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.95, 1,059.15 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.95, 1,059.15 and 316.22 is: 474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.95 : 1,059.15 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.95/1,059.15 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.95x = 1,059.15 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.95x = 334,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,924.41/705.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.43

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