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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.97, 1,062.36 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.97, 1,062.36 and 297.88 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.97 : 1,062.36 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.97/1,062.36 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.97x = 1,062.36 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.97x = 316,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,455.80/708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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