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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.11, 1,061.83 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.11, 1,061.83 and 297 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.11 : 1,061.83 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.11/1,061.83 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.11x = 1,061.83 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.11x = 315,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,363.51/708.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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