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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 1,054.85 and 339.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 1,054.85 and 339.35 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 1,054.85 = 339.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/1,054.85 = 339.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 1,054.85 × 339.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 357,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,956.38/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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