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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.44, 1,056.53 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.44, 1,056.53 and 217.38 is: 326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.44 : 1,056.53 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.44/1,056.53 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.44x = 1,056.53 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.44x = 229,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,667.40/704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.03

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