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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.06, 1,062.44 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.06, 1,062.44 and 297.14 is: 445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.06 : 1,062.44 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.06/1,062.44 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.06x = 1,062.44 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.06x = 315,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,693.42/708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.86

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