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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.50, 1,058.82 and 316.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.50, 1,058.82 and 316.47 is: 474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.50 : 1,058.82 = 316.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.50/1,058.82 = 316.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.50x = 1,058.82 × 316.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.50x = 335,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,084.77/706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.29

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