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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.42, 1,056.82 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.42, 1,056.82 and 217.48 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.42 : 1,056.82 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.42/1,056.82 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.42x = 1,056.82 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.42x = 229,837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,837.21/704.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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