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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.16, 1,063.56 and 298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.16, 1,063.56 and 298.30 is: 447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.16 : 1,063.56 = 298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.16/1,063.56 = 298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.16x = 1,063.56 × 298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.16x = 317,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,260.69/709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.38

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