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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.26, 1,061.69 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.26, 1,061.69 and 297.68 is: 446.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.26 : 1,061.69 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.26/1,061.69 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.26x = 1,061.69 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.26x = 316,037.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,037.08/708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.22

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