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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 1,054.92 and 472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 1,054.92 and 472.40 is: 707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 1,054.92 = 472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/1,054.92 = 472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 1,054.92 × 472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 498,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,344.21/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.88

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