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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.47, 1,062.54 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.47, 1,062.54 and 297.56 is: 446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.47 : 1,062.54 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.47/1,062.54 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.47x = 1,062.54 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.47x = 316,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,169.40/708.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.27

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