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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.46, 1,056.72 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.46, 1,056.72 and 415.68 is: 623.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.46 : 1,056.72 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.46/1,056.72 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.46x = 1,056.72 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.46x = 439,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,257.37/704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.54

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