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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.60, 1,057.06 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.60, 1,057.06 and 293.66 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.60 : 1,057.06 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.60/1,057.06 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.60x = 1,057.06 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.60x = 310,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,416.24/704.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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