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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.34, 1,056.78 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.34, 1,056.78 and 319.50 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.34 : 1,056.78 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.34/1,056.78 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.34x = 1,056.78 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.34x = 337,641.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,641.21/704.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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