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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.85, 1,063.28 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.85, 1,063.28 and 297.88 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.85 : 1,063.28 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.85/1,063.28 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.85x = 1,063.28 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.85x = 316,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,729.85/708.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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