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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.78, 1,056.03 and 430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.78, 1,056.03 and 430.04 is: 644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.78 : 1,056.03 = 430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.78/1,056.03 = 430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.78x = 1,056.03 × 430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.78x = 454,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,135.14/704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.36

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