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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.52, 1,056.24 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.52, 1,056.24 and 320.04 is: 479.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.52 : 1,056.24 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.52/1,056.24 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.52x = 1,056.24 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.52x = 338,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,039.05/704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.81

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