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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704, 1,056.48 and 422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704, 1,056.48 and 422.80 is: 634.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704 : 1,056.48 = 422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704/1,056.48 = 422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704x = 1,056.48 × 422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704x = 446,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,679.74/704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.49

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