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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.95, 1,065.83 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.95, 1,065.83 and 315.35 is: 472.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.95 : 1,065.83 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.95/1,065.83 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.95x = 1,065.83 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.95x = 336,109.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,109.49/710.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.76

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