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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.32, 1,058.52 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.32, 1,058.52 and 295.32 is: 442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.32 : 1,058.52 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.32/1,058.52 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.32x = 1,058.52 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.32x = 312,602.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,602.13/706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.58

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