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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.22, 1,056.30 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.22, 1,056.30 and 417.48 is: 626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.22 : 1,056.30 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.22/1,056.30 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.22x = 1,056.30 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.22x = 440,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,984.12/704.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.20

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