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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 1,061.51 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 1,061.51 and 297.16 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 1,061.51 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/1,061.51 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 1,061.51 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 315,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,434.17/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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