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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.25, 1,059.36 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.25, 1,059.36 and 316.16 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.25 : 1,059.36 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.25/1,059.36 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.25x = 1,059.36 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.25x = 334,921.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,921.96/706.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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