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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.91, 1,060.19 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.91, 1,060.19 and 316.70 is: 474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.91 : 1,060.19 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.91/1,060.19 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.91x = 1,060.19 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.91x = 335,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,762.17/706.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.97

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