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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.13, 1,062.96 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.13, 1,062.96 and 298.50 is: 447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.13 : 1,062.96 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.13/1,062.96 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.13x = 1,062.96 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.13x = 317,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,293.56/709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.44

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