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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.47, 1,056.70 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.47, 1,056.70 and 217.52 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.47 : 1,056.70 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.47/1,056.70 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.47x = 1,056.70 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.47x = 229,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,853.38/704.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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