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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.10, 1,058.88 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.10, 1,058.88 and 316.22 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.10 : 1,058.88 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.10/1,058.88 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.10x = 1,058.88 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.10x = 334,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,839.03/706.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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