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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.05, 1,063.53 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.05, 1,063.53 and 297.73 is: 446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.05 : 1,063.53 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.05/1,063.53 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.05x = 1,063.53 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.05x = 316,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,640.13/709.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.57

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