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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.45, 1,056.11 and 472.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.45, 1,056.11 and 472.64 is: 708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.45 : 1,056.11 = 472.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.45/1,056.11 = 472.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.45x = 1,056.11 × 472.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.45x = 499,152.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,152.19/704.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.57

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