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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.95, 1,060.38 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.95, 1,060.38 and 316.98 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.95 : 1,060.38 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.95/1,060.38 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.95x = 1,060.38 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.95x = 336,119.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,119.25/706.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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