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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.83, 1,059.46 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.83, 1,059.46 and 316.76 is: 474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.83 : 1,059.46 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.83/1,059.46 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.83x = 1,059.46 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.83x = 335,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,594.55/706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.79

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