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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 1,054.80 and 473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 1,054.80 and 473.76 is: 709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 1,054.80 = 473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/1,054.80 = 473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 1,054.80 × 473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 499,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,722.05/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.35

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