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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.02, 1,056.03 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.02, 1,056.03 and 319 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.02 : 1,056.03 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.02/1,056.03 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.02x = 1,056.03 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.02x = 336,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,873.57/704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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