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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.40, 1,062.96 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.40, 1,062.96 and 297.88 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.40 : 1,062.96 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.40/1,062.96 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.40x = 1,062.96 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.40x = 316,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,634.52/708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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