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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.30, 1,056.78 and 473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.30, 1,056.78 and 473.30 is: 710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.30 : 1,056.78 = 473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.30/1,056.78 = 473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.30x = 1,056.78 × 473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.30x = 500,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,173.97/704.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.17

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