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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.64, 1,061.61 and 296.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.64, 1,061.61 and 296.57 is: 444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.64 : 1,061.61 = 296.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.64/1,061.61 = 296.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.64x = 1,061.61 × 296.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.64x = 314,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,836.37/707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.91

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