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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705, 1,056.96 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705, 1,056.96 and 380.46 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705 : 1,056.96 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705/1,056.96 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705x = 1,056.96 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705x = 402,131.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,131.00/705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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