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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 1,055.98 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 1,055.98 and 430.44 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 1,055.98 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/1,055.98 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 1,055.98 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 454,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,536.03/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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