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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.71, 1,063.19 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.71, 1,063.19 and 297.63 is: 446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.71 : 1,063.19 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.71/1,063.19 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.71x = 1,063.19 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.71x = 316,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,437.98/708.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.50

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