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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.69, 1,056.30 and 338.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.69, 1,056.30 and 338.71 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.69 : 1,056.30 = 338.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.69/1,056.30 = 338.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.69x = 1,056.30 × 338.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.69x = 357,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,775.46/704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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