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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.29, 1,058.16 and 294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.29, 1,058.16 and 294.71 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.29 : 1,058.16 = 294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.29/1,058.16 = 294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.29x = 1,058.16 × 294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.29x = 311,855.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,855.08/706.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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