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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.44, 1,056.48 and 429.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.44, 1,056.48 and 429.55 is: 644.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.44 : 1,056.48 = 429.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.44/1,056.48 = 429.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.44x = 1,056.48 × 429.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.44x = 453,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,810.98/704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.22

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