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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.45, 1,056.56 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.45, 1,056.56 and 293.48 is: 440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.45 : 1,056.56 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.45/1,056.56 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.45x = 1,056.56 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.45x = 310,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,079.23/704.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.17

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