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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.28, 1,055.56 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.28, 1,055.56 and 313.44 is: 469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.28 : 1,055.56 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.28/1,055.56 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.28x = 1,055.56 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.28x = 330,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,854.73/704.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.78

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