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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 1,056.08 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 1,056.08 and 319.52 is: 479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 1,056.08 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/1,056.08 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 1,056.08 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 337,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,438.68/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.32

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