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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.43, 1,061.01 and 296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.43, 1,061.01 and 296.46 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.43 : 1,061.01 = 296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.43/1,061.01 = 296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.43x = 1,061.01 × 296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.43x = 314,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,547.02/707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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