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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.71, 1,061.98 and 296.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.71, 1,061.98 and 296.81 is: 445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.71 : 1,061.98 = 296.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.71/1,061.98 = 296.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.71x = 1,061.98 × 296.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.71x = 315,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,207.45/707.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.39

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