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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.44, 1,061.44 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.44, 1,061.44 and 296.68 is: 445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.44 : 1,061.44 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.44/1,061.44 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.44x = 1,061.44 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.44x = 314,908.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,908.02/707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.14

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