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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 1,055.88 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 1,055.88 and 314.10 is: 470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 1,055.88 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/1,055.88 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 1,055.88 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 331,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,651.91/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.99

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