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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.00, 1,055.96 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.00, 1,055.96 and 313.76 is: 470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.00 : 1,055.96 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.00/1,055.96 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.00x = 1,055.96 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.00x = 331,311.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,311.16/704.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.62

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