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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.19, 1,056.75 and 430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.19, 1,056.75 and 430.21 is: 645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.19 : 1,056.75 = 430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.19/1,056.75 = 430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.19x = 1,056.75 × 430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.19x = 454,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,624.13/704.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.60

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