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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.50, 1,056.80 and 314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.50, 1,056.80 and 314.31 is: 471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.50 : 1,056.80 = 314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.50/1,056.80 = 314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.50x = 1,056.80 × 314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.50x = 332,165.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,165.79/704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.49

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