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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.38, 1,058.13 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.38, 1,058.13 and 320.46 is: 480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.38 : 1,058.13 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.38/1,058.13 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.38x = 1,058.13 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.38x = 339,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,088.34/706.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.04

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