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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.00, 1,059.68 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.00, 1,059.68 and 316.58 is: 474.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.00 : 1,059.68 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.00/1,059.68 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.00x = 1,059.68 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.00x = 335,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,468.99/707.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.50

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