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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.45, 1,061.96 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.45, 1,061.96 and 297.30 is: 445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.45 : 1,061.96 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.45/1,061.96 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.45x = 1,061.96 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.45x = 315,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,719.22/708.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.65

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