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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 1,055.46 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 1,055.46 and 379.46 is: 568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 1,055.46 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/1,055.46 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 1,055.46 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 400,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,504.85/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.90

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