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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.21, 1,064.21 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.21, 1,064.21 and 298.64 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.21 : 1,064.21 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.21/1,064.21 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.21x = 1,064.21 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.21x = 317,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,810.86/709.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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