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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 1,056 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 1,056 and 293.28 is: 439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 1,056 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/1,056 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 1,056 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 309,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,703.68/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.55

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