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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,056.60 and 431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,056.60 and 431.03 is: 646.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,056.60 = 431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,056.60 = 431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,056.60 × 431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 455,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,426.30/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.55

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