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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.57, 1,059.42 and 316.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.57, 1,059.42 and 316.49 is: 474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.57 : 1,059.42 = 316.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.57/1,059.42 = 316.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.57x = 1,059.42 × 316.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.57x = 335,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,298.48/706.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.55

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