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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.46, 1,059.68 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.46, 1,059.68 and 382.46 is: 573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.46 : 1,059.68 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.46/1,059.68 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.46x = 1,059.68 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.46x = 405,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,280.87/706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.68

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