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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.60, 1,061.66 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.60, 1,061.66 and 297 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.60 : 1,061.66 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.60/1,061.66 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.60x = 1,061.66 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.60x = 315,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,313.02/707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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