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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.89, 1,063.49 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.89, 1,063.49 and 270.28 is: 405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.89 : 1,063.49 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.89/1,063.49 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.89x = 1,063.49 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.89x = 287,433.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,433.41/708.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.47

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