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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.72, 1,063.16 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.72, 1,063.16 and 297.78 is: 446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.72 : 1,063.16 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.72/1,063.16 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.72x = 1,063.16 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.72x = 316,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,587.78/708.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.70

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