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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.04, 1,063.97 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.04, 1,063.97 and 298.14 is: 447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.04 : 1,063.97 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.04/1,063.97 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.04x = 1,063.97 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.04x = 317,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,212.02/709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.38

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