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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.32, 1,063.82 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.32, 1,063.82 and 298.25 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.32 : 1,063.82 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.32/1,063.82 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.32x = 1,063.82 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.32x = 317,282.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,282.05/709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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