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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.62, 1,058.94 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.62, 1,058.94 and 316.11 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.62 : 1,058.94 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.62/1,058.94 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.62x = 1,058.94 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.62x = 334,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,741.52/706.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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