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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.41, 1,058.90 and 316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.41, 1,058.90 and 316.13 is: 473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.41 : 1,058.90 = 316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.41/1,058.90 = 316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.41x = 1,058.90 × 316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.41x = 334,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,743.18/706.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.87

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