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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.69, 1,062.83 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.69, 1,062.83 and 297.75 is: 446.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.69 : 1,062.83 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.69/1,062.83 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.69x = 1,062.83 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.69x = 316,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,458.38/708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.54

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