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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.19, 1,059.33 and 316.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.19, 1,059.33 and 316.00 is: 474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.19 : 1,059.33 = 316.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.19/1,059.33 = 316.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.19x = 1,059.33 × 316.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.19x = 334,749.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,749.01/706.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.02

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