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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.97, 1,063.28 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.97, 1,063.28 and 298.11 is: 447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.97 : 1,063.28 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.97/1,063.28 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.97x = 1,063.28 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.97x = 316,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,977.80/708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.10

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