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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.34, 1,060.05 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.34, 1,060.05 and 316.19 is: 474.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.34 : 1,060.05 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.34/1,060.05 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.34x = 1,060.05 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.34x = 335,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,171.91/706.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.52

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