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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.47, 1,057.02 and 379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.47, 1,057.02 and 379.46 is: 569.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.47 : 1,057.02 = 379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.47/1,057.02 = 379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.47x = 1,057.02 × 379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.47x = 401,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,096.81/704.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.36

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