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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.29, 1,063.20 and 298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.29, 1,063.20 and 298.53 is: 447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.29 : 1,063.20 = 298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.29/1,063.20 = 298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.29x = 1,063.20 × 298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.29x = 317,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,397.10/709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.49

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