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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 1,062.28 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 1,062.28 and 297.34 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 1,062.28 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/1,062.28 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 1,062.28 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 315,858.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,858.34/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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