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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.63, 1,063.14 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.63, 1,063.14 and 297.55 is: 446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.63 : 1,063.14 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.63/1,063.14 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.63x = 1,063.14 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.63x = 316,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,339.19/708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.41

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