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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.74, 1,056.02 and 314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.74, 1,056.02 and 314.68 is: 471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.74 : 1,056.02 = 314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.74/1,056.02 = 314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.74x = 1,056.02 × 314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.74x = 332,308.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,308.37/704.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.53

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