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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.27, 1,062.67 and 297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.27, 1,062.67 and 297.35 is: 446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.27 : 1,062.67 = 297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.27/1,062.67 = 297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.27x = 1,062.67 × 297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.27x = 315,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,984.92/708.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.14

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