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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 1,061.30 and 296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 1,061.30 and 296.73 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 1,061.30 = 296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/1,061.30 = 296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 1,061.30 × 296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 314,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,919.55/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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