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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.04, 1,058.88 and 315.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.04, 1,058.88 and 315.82 is: 473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.04 : 1,058.88 = 315.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.04/1,058.88 = 315.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.04x = 1,058.88 × 315.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.04x = 334,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,415.62/706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.65

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