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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.13, 1,063.70 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.13, 1,063.70 and 298.16 is: 447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.13 : 1,063.70 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.13/1,063.70 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.13x = 1,063.70 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.13x = 317,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,152.79/709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.24

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