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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.44, 1,057.04 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.44, 1,057.04 and 288.20 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.44 : 1,057.04 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.44/1,057.04 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.44x = 1,057.04 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.44x = 304,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,634.36/704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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