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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.43, 1,056.64 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.43, 1,056.64 and 314.34 is: 471.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.43 : 1,056.64 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.43/1,056.64 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.43x = 1,056.64 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.43x = 332,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,144.22/704.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.51

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