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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.48, 1,056.79 and 293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.48, 1,056.79 and 293.57 is: 440.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.48 : 1,056.79 = 293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.48/1,056.79 = 293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.48x = 1,056.79 × 293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.48x = 310,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,236.56/704.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.38

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