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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.08, 1,062.98 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.08, 1,062.98 and 297.96 is: 446.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.08 : 1,062.98 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.08/1,062.98 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.08x = 1,062.98 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.08x = 316,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,725.52/709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.67

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