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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.43, 1,061.10 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.43, 1,061.10 and 296.42 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.43 : 1,061.10 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.43/1,061.10 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.43x = 1,061.10 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.43x = 314,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,525.96/707.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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