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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.24, 1,056.72 and 430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.24, 1,056.72 and 430.46 is: 645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.24 : 1,056.72 = 430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.24/1,056.72 = 430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.24x = 1,056.72 × 430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.24x = 454,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,875.69/704.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.91

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