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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.26, 1,062.72 and 297.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.26, 1,062.72 and 297.45 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.26 : 1,062.72 = 297.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.26/1,062.72 = 297.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.26x = 1,062.72 × 297.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.26x = 316,106.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,106.06/708.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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