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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.47, 1,056.63 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.47, 1,056.63 and 314.48 is: 471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.47 : 1,056.63 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.47/1,056.63 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.47x = 1,056.63 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.47x = 332,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,289.00/704.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.69

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