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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.01, 1,060.83 and 296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.01, 1,060.83 and 296.24 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.01 : 1,060.83 = 296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.01/1,060.83 = 296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.01x = 1,060.83 × 296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.01x = 314,254.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,254.98/707.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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