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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.47, 1,059.45 and 244.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.47, 1,059.45 and 244.11 is: 366.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.47 : 1,059.45 = 244.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.47/1,059.45 = 244.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.47x = 1,059.45 × 244.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.47x = 258,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,622.34/706.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.08

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