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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 1,055.66 and 293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 1,055.66 and 293.21 is: 439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 1,055.66 = 293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/1,055.66 = 293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 1,055.66 × 293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 309,523.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,523.32/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.48

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