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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.24, 1,063.40 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.24, 1,063.40 and 298.16 is: 447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.24 : 1,063.40 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.24/1,063.40 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.24x = 1,063.40 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.24x = 317,066.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,066.75/709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.05

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