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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.10, 1,062.50 and 297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.10, 1,062.50 and 297.23 is: 445.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.10 : 1,062.50 = 297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.10/1,062.50 = 297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.10x = 1,062.50 × 297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.10x = 315,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,800.08/708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.98

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