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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,056.66 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,056.66 and 319.56 is: 479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,056.66 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,056.66 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,056.66 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 337,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,666.27/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.37

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