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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.35, 1,059.93 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.35, 1,059.93 and 316.62 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.35 : 1,059.93 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.35/1,059.93 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.35x = 1,059.93 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.35x = 335,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,595.04/706.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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