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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,056.85 and 293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,056.85 and 293.47 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,056.85 = 293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,056.85 = 293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,056.85 × 293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 310,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,156.34/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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