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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.98, 1,056.48 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.98, 1,056.48 and 339.22 is: 508.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.98 : 1,056.48 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.98/1,056.48 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.98x = 1,056.48 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.98x = 358,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,379.15/704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.35

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