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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.58, 1,062.83 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.58, 1,062.83 and 297.50 is: 446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.58 : 1,062.83 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.58/1,062.83 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.58x = 1,062.83 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.58x = 316,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,191.93/708.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.23

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