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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.10, 1,055.88 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.10, 1,055.88 and 314.22 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.10 : 1,055.88 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.10/1,055.88 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.10x = 1,055.88 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.10x = 331,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,778.61/704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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