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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.24, 1,061.90 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.24, 1,061.90 and 297.64 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.24 : 1,061.90 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.24/1,061.90 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.24x = 1,061.90 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.24x = 316,063.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,063.92/708.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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