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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 1,056.40 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 1,056.40 and 319.26 is: 479.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 1,056.40 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/1,056.40 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 1,056.40 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 337,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,266.26/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.07

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