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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.13, 1,056.47 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.13, 1,056.47 and 293.16 is: 439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.13 : 1,056.47 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.13/1,056.47 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.13x = 1,056.47 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.13x = 309,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,709.32/704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.85

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