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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 1,062.65 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 1,062.65 and 297.27 is: 446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 1,062.65 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/1,062.65 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 1,062.65 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 315,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,894.71/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.08

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