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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 1,055.88 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 1,055.88 and 320.40 is: 479.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 1,055.88 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/1,055.88 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 1,055.88 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 338,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,303.95/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.95

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