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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.11, 1,064.16 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.11, 1,064.16 and 298.62 is: 448.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.11 : 1,064.16 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.11/1,064.16 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.11x = 1,064.16 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.11x = 317,779.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,779.46/709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.14

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