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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.50, 1,057.11 and 314.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.50, 1,057.11 and 314.62 is: 472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.50 : 1,057.11 = 314.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.50/1,057.11 = 314.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.50x = 1,057.11 × 314.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.50x = 332,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,587.95/704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.09

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