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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.35, 1,056.25 and 314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.35, 1,056.25 and 314.47 is: 471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.35 : 1,056.25 = 314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.35/1,056.25 = 314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.35x = 1,056.25 × 314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.35x = 332,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,158.94/704.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.58

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