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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.28, 1,056.38 and 430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.28, 1,056.38 and 430.54 is: 644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.28 : 1,056.38 = 430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.28/1,056.38 = 430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.28x = 1,056.38 × 430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.28x = 454,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,813.85/705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.87

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