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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.83, 1,063.44 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.83, 1,063.44 and 297.75 is: 446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.83 : 1,063.44 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.83/1,063.44 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.83x = 1,063.44 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.83x = 316,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,639.26/708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.71

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