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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.37, 1,056.46 and 412.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.37, 1,056.46 and 412.01 is: 617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.37 : 1,056.46 = 412.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.37/1,056.46 = 412.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.37x = 1,056.46 × 412.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.37x = 435,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,272.08/704.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.96

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