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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.50, 1,057.23 and 423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.50, 1,057.23 and 423.30 is: 635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.50 : 1,057.23 = 423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.50/1,057.23 = 423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.50x = 1,057.23 × 423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.50x = 447,525.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,525.46/704.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.24

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