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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.61, 1,057.05 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.61, 1,057.05 and 217.64 is: 326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.61 : 1,057.05 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.61/1,057.05 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.61x = 1,057.05 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.61x = 230,051.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,051.08/704.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.49

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