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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.28, 1,055.84 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.28, 1,055.84 and 473.28 is: 708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.28 : 1,055.84 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.28/1,055.84 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.28x = 1,055.84 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.28x = 499,707.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,707.96/705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.52

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