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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.12, 1,062.36 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.12, 1,062.36 and 297 is: 445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.12 : 1,062.36 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.12/1,062.36 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.12x = 1,062.36 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.12x = 315,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,520.92/708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.58

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