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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.77, 1,063.02 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.77, 1,063.02 and 297.74 is: 446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.77 : 1,063.02 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.77/1,063.02 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.77x = 1,063.02 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.77x = 316,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,503.57/708.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.55

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