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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.62, 1,060.63 and 296.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.62, 1,060.63 and 296.49 is: 444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.62 : 1,060.63 = 296.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.62/1,060.63 = 296.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.62x = 1,060.63 × 296.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.62x = 314,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,466.19/707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.40

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