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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.67, 1,055.16 and 430.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.67, 1,055.16 and 430.38 is: 644.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.67 : 1,055.16 = 430.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.67/1,055.16 = 430.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.67x = 1,055.16 × 430.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.67x = 454,119.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,119.76/704.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.44

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