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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 1,056.69 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 1,056.69 and 319.44 is: 479.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 1,056.69 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/1,056.69 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 1,056.69 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 337,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,547.46/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.16

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