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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 1,056.51 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 1,056.51 and 293.19 is: 439.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 1,056.51 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/1,056.51 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 1,056.51 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 309,758.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,758.17/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.90

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