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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.50, 1,056.96 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.50, 1,056.96 and 319.78 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.50 : 1,056.96 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.50/1,056.96 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.50x = 1,056.96 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.50x = 337,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,994.67/704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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