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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.18, 1,056.28 and 474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.18, 1,056.28 and 474.60 is: 711.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.18 : 1,056.28 = 474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.18/1,056.28 = 474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.18x = 1,056.28 × 474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.18x = 501,310.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,310.49/704.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.91

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