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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.16, 1,063.32 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.16, 1,063.32 and 276.16 is: 414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.16 : 1,063.32 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.16/1,063.32 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.16x = 1,063.32 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.16x = 293,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,646.45/708.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.66

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