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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 1,056.24 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 1,056.24 and 319.68 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 1,056.24 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/1,056.24 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 1,056.24 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 337,658.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,658.80/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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