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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.11, 1,059.42 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.11, 1,059.42 and 316.08 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.11 : 1,059.42 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.11/1,059.42 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.11x = 1,059.42 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.11x = 334,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,859.89/706.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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