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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.85, 1,063.58 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.85, 1,063.58 and 298.08 is: 447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.85 : 1,063.58 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.85/1,063.58 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.85x = 1,063.58 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.85x = 317,032.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,032.11/708.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.25

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